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Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
6 months ago
Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws

State also files new challenge to law blocking Planned Parenthood funding

Tax Filing
IL State News
6 months ago
State to open up ‘Tax Amnesty Program’

Pay back taxes owed between October 1 and November 17.

Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Durbin warns of government shutdown

On Tylenol and autism, Durbin says the President has “no skill or talent in this area.”

Local
6 months ago
New 183rd Wing facility is open

Two-building complex houses 183rd Wing civil engineers.

Charlie Kirk
Sports
6 months ago
Cubs 3B Shaw says he’s ‘not concerned at all’ about backlash for attending Charlie Kirk memorial

“I felt as though it was something that was really important for me to do,” he said.

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
IL State News
6 months ago
Illinois Secretary of State appoints 4 high-level experts to safeguard Illinois residents

Giannoulis has hired a new Deputy Director, Chief of Enforcement, Chief of Examinations, and Senior Investigator.

A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) vehicle is parked in front of an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
IL State News
6 months ago
Immigration agent who shot man in Chicago-area traffic stop says injuries were ‘nothing major’

DHS said Villegas González drove his car at officers, dragging one of them “a significant distance,” leaving the officer to “fear for his life.”

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at SMTD news conference to celebrate federal grant for new diesel-hybrid and natural gas buses on July 17, 2024.
IL State News
6 months ago
Chicago archbishop’s decision to honor US senator stirs Catholic abortion debate

“This decision risks causing grave scandal, confusing the faithful about the Church’s unequivocal teaching on the sanctity of human life,” Paprocki said in a statement.

REO Speedwagon
Entertainment
6 months ago
REO Speedwagon returns home for Illini Homecoming halftime show and as parade grand marshalls

Just last week, Cronin agreed to attend, saying in a press release, “I’m honored by the invitation and the opportunity to reunite for this special university event.”

Education
6 months ago
Districts around the US are mulling school closures as student enrollment falls

Such decisions are gut wrenching. It’s a financial strain to operate half-empty schools, but research shows kids often fare badly after closures.