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A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
How do data centers benefit the places where they’re built? Local mayors give mixed reviews

From taxes and community investment to water and energy depletion, data centers are a polarizing force.

FILE - A Northwestern helmet is seen on the bench before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Oct. 26, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Quarterback RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern in 2027

“Excited for the next step and ready to get to work,” Day posted in a message thanking coaches and family.

Duke forward Cameron Boozer talks to media during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Sunday, May 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Expectations already sky-high for the NBA’s draft class of 2026, and the picks are still weeks away

“Since I’m in this draft class, I’m going to say we’re one of the best draft classes,” said Dybantsa, who led Division I men’s college basketball in scoring this past season.

Sports
2 weeks ago
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23

Utah will pick No. 2, Memphis will pick No. 3 and Chicago will pick No. 4.

UIS
Local
2 weeks ago
Canvas is again a go at UIS

University advises everyone to still be vigilant.

Police scene tape
Crime
2 weeks ago
Shootout ends in suspect hospitalized, explosion near Peoria

During the incident, police said an explosion happened and a fire started in the unit the suspect was shooting from.

Person inserting a red battery into a white smoke detector housing on the ceiling. When finished, the cover closes back into place.
Local
2 weeks ago
This kind of smoke alarm is not enough

A bill would outlaw the sale of detectors which do not have a sealed ten-year battery.

Man with a shaved head and beard speaks to reporters in a hallway while a young female reporter holds a handheld microphone nearby.
Local
2 weeks ago
Judge: No early out for Grayson

Ex-cop who killed Sonya Massey will appeal.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 weeks ago
IL House GOP continues to talk property taxes

Rep Ugaste: Mega project bill shows Gov. Pritzker, legislative Dems are starting to catch on.

U of I
Education
2 weeks ago
UIUC postpones finals and assignments amid widespread Canvas cybersecurity breach

University among thousands affected as vendor investigates data exposure impacting student access to coursework.

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