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
11 months ago
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids

Rapid expansion of AI sparks worries over environmental goals, electricity rate spikes.

Education
11 months ago
High school “midget” nickname inspires bill

Proposal: No disabilities for sports mascots

Business
11 months ago
Illinois, United Kingdom strengthen trade agreement

Guv. British consul general express pride

IL State News
11 months ago
Governor Pritzker on state budget, Elon Musk campaign spending

Perhaps Trump is wearing out his welcome, says guv

Driver on cell phone
IL State News
11 months ago
IDOT and ISP urge drivers to put the phone down during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

According to IDOT, 260 people were killed and 29,458 injured in crashes involving distracted driving between 2019 and 2023.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
Parental leave could extend to NICU

Bill easily passes IL House

Weller
Local
11 months ago
Weller assumes command of Illinois National Guard medical unit

Weller played a pivotal role in Illinois’ COVID-19 response.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly hands a flag to Meghan Carns, the widow of Trooper Clay Carns, who died on Dec. 23, 2024. John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington, was charged with violating Scott's Law, which is a Class 4 Felony. (Photo provided)
IL State News
11 months ago
Despite two decades of education and enforcement, drivers still failing Scott’s Law

Last year, Illinois State Police reported the highest number of crashes involving troopers.

Chester County, Pa., election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa., Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
IL State News
11 months ago
Illinois among states suing to block Trump election order, calling it unconstitutional

“The authority to modify the rules Congress established for U.S. elections lies within Congress. Instead of imposing voting restrictions across the country, we should focus our efforts on encouraging more Americans to participate in the democratic process,” Raoul said.

IL State News
11 months ago
Ashes in the river: subject of Illinois bill

This is custom in some cultures