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Education
4 weeks ago
Illinois school report card continues to show wide achievement gaps

First report under new scoring system shows higher proficiency rates, uneven performance.

Christian County farmer Ben Curtin (left), his wife Linda and daughter Lori Parks hosted Gov. JB Pritzker (center) and Illinois Agriculture Director Jerry Costello II at their family farm in Taylorville on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. The group discussed the impact of tariffs and the Trump administration’s purchases of Argentinian beef on Illinois farmers. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Agriculture
4 weeks ago
‘Illinois is on your side’: Pritzker acts to aid IL farmers hurt by rising costs, tariffs

Many Illinois farmers are saying that rising costs and tariffs are threatening their livelihood.  

State Rep. Katie Stuart presents her bill aimed at protecting public officials from doxing on the Illinois House floor on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
Lawmakers advance bill allowing public officials to conceal personal information

The move comes amid a rise in threats and harassment against those in elected office.

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Sports
4 weeks ago
Illinois High School Football Poll

Class 8A Rank School Total Points Previous 1. Chicago (Mount Carmel) (11) (9-0) 110 […]

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IL State News
4 weeks ago
Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh indicted over ICE protests outside Chicago

“This is a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent, a right protected under the First Amendment.”

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National
4 weeks ago
Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

Van Hollen was joined by U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Alex Padilla of California, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois, and six others.

This vehicle hit a house at 9th and Miller in Springfield.
Local
4 weeks ago
Truck hits house, causes power outage

Problems continue after a crash near 9th and Miller.

IL State News
4 weeks ago
Energy bill moves as veto session ends

Senate could give the bill to the governor Thursday.

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