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A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.
Local
7 months ago
Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don’t like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.

Local
7 months ago
Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is pictured on the Senate floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.

Luke Harvey, owner of the Riverview Road Apiary, inspects a frame of bees. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Tom O’Connor)
IL State News
8 months ago
Illinois beekeepers battle losses, costs to keep hives buzzing

Community support, careful management help address challenges

Bill Daley, left, and Ray LaHood, right, speak at a launch event for their campaign to change how Illinois draws its legislative maps. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
8 months ago
Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

Republican Ray LaHood, Democrat Bill Daley to lead effort

IL State News
8 months ago
IDOT hiring snowplow drivers for winter ‘Snowbird’ Program – apply by August 22

$6,000 per month (temporarily) for seasonal snow plow drivers.

Local
8 months ago
Car insurance rates in Illinois August 2025

Way compiled statistics on car insurance in Illinois.

A Lamar Advertising representative on Monday moves an ad for the far-right extremist group Proud Boys; the sign was taken down entirely around noon Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)
IL State News
8 months ago
Billboard for Proud Boys hate group removed in southern Illinois after public pressure

The sign came down a day after the Clinton County Board passed a non-binding resolution

Education
8 months ago
Best public middle schools in Illinois

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in Illinois using data from Niche.