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The National Weather Service says the greatest threats for tornadoes Thursday afternoon is in the yellow-shaded area.
Local
5 months ago
Severe weather may make quick trip through Springfield Thursday afternoon

Areas southeast of Springfield have the greatest threat.

Left to Right: First Lady MK Pritzker, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias attend Gov. JB Pritzker's State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 18.
Local
5 months ago
UPDATE: Pritzker proposes $56B budget with minimal new spending, tax on social media companies

The budget proposed by Pritzker on Wednesday largely maintains the status quo, and forgoes significant broad-based tax increases. 

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.
Local
5 months ago
Reaction to Governor’s State of the State and Budget address

Republicans pan the speech, while some groups like it.

Governor JB Pritzker gives his budget address to the Illinois General Assembly Feb. 18, 2026, in the Illinois House Chamber.
Local
5 months ago
Pritzker budget address includes slight spending increase, new housing construction program, criticism of Trump

Pritizker criticizes Trump, proposes new housing, wants data center tax credits paused.

Gov. JB Pritzker enters the House chamber for his 2025 budget address. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
5 months ago
Pritzker to propose statewide zoning laws to spur homebuilding, limit local control

‘BUILD’ plan would allow more multi-unit housing, legalize granny flats.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick takes questions from reporters at the Illinois State Fair’s Republican Day in August 2025. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
5 months ago
DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick focuses on public safety in GOP governor’s race

He is one of four candidates vying for the chance to unseat Pritzker.

FILE - Democratic presidential primary candidate Jesse Jackson speaks to a group of his supporters at a rally held at a Baptist Church in Dayton, Ohio, April 14, 1984. (AP Photo/Rob Burns, File)
History
5 months ago
Key quotes from the Rev. Jesse Jackson that define his politics and legacy

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84, was known not just as a tireless advocate for the Civil Rights Movement but as one of its most dynamic orators.

Local
5 months ago
GOP continues to rip guv on budget

Republicans want Dems to rein in spending.

Local
5 months ago
Death penalty for abortion? “Equal protection”

Proposals would reinstate capital punishment, classify abortion as first-degree murder.

Measles virus illustration
IL State News
5 months ago
First measles case of 2026 confirmed in Metro East

State health officials urge residents to check MMR vaccination status after potential church exposure.