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11 months ago

Senior drivers get a break from IL Secretary of State

The plan received bipartisan support.

The building housing the Chicago Sun Times is seen Monday, June 19, 2017, in Chicago. (AP Photo/G-Jun Yam, File)

IL State News

11 months ago

Fictional fiction: A newspaper’s summer book list recommends nonexistent books. Blame AI

Both authors are real, but the books aren’t.

IL State News

11 months ago

Lincoln’s blood-stained gloves from the night of his assassination among 144 artifacts on auction

The auction at Freeman’s/Hindman in Chicago raised $7.9 million, but that includes buyers’ premiums of roughly 28% tacked onto each sale to cover the auction house’s administrative costs.

Local

11 months ago

Two Local Congresspeople vote yes on ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ one votes no

LaHood and Miller yes, Budzinski no

Law enforcement work the scene after two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot and killed outside the Capital Jewish Museum, Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

IL State News

11 months ago

UPDATE: FBI investigates killing of 2 staff members of Israeli Embassy as act of targeted violence

Suspect, who reportedly confessed, is from Illinois

Julia Kathary (right) listens to her daughter, Connie Kathary (left), talk about her day at school at a marketplace in Indianapolis, Indiana, earlier this year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Carly Gist for the Saluki Local Reporting Lab)

IL State News

11 months ago

In the fight for youth transgender health care, Illinois remains at the forefront

“If I didn’t transition, I’m not even sure I would still be here,” Indiana high school senior says

State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth (D-Peoria), left, speaks Tuesday in Springfield with All in One CEO Pamela Frazier.

Local

11 months ago

Negotiator says budget should pass, but summer session will likely be needed

Gordon-Booth: Question will be what federal funding will be made available

State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, watches as her bill to ban carbon sequestration under, above or through the Mahomet Aquifer, is voted on. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

IL State News

11 months ago

Bill banning carbon sequestration near Mahomet Aquifer clears General Assembly

The bill comes after recent leaks at a carbon injection site in Decatur

Local

11 months ago

IL House votes against heavy metals in baby food

Companies would then have to clearly label how much of each toxic metal is found in their baby food.

State Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks at a meeting of the Massey Commission.

Local

11 months ago

State Senator to Massey Commission: Recall legislation can still pass

Massey Commission met Monday night

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Sports

1 day ago

UConn reaches 3rd national title game in 4 seasons, beating Illinois 71-62 behind Mullins and Reed

Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Fighting Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.

Local

2 days ago

What the UIS faculty wants in strike against administration

Union voices concerns over inadequate pay after months of negotiations.

Health & Wellness

23 hours ago

Change from Winter to Spring means change in possible sickness

A true sinus infection, which is typically viral and lasts about ten days, is usually distinguished by more severe symptoms, including intense sinus pressure, fevers, and headaches.

Local

1 day ago

Tax deadline on April 15, late applicants can file for extension

If you file an extension, it will not affect your tax return, but could affect how much you owe.

Sports

1 day ago

Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Keaton Wagler shine as others struggle in UConn’s win over Illinois

Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler headed dejectedly to his bench, pulling his jersey over his face as teammates consoled him before he covered his head with a towel.