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Sports
3 weeks ago
See how much it costs to attend Chicago White Sox games

Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago White Sox games.

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Crime
3 weeks ago
Feds accuse Texas man of having hundreds of pounds of meth in Illinios

William Mayes, Jr., 35, is charged by federal prosecutors with possession of meth with intent to distribute.

Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
3 weeks ago
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.

Local
3 weeks ago
What’s happening with home prices in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data how home prices are changing in Springfield, IL.

Two women on a stage beside a wooden podium; one speaks into a microphone while wearing a white double-breasted blazer, the other stands in a navy suit behind blue curtains.
Local
3 weeks ago
Bills for Internet safety and kids

“As long as my kids are home, I assume they’re safe.”

State Sen. Adriene Johnson talks to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action lobbyist Michael Zirir during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
3 weeks ago
Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “We are NOT the gas company’s ATM!” at a protest held by consumer, environmental and community activists on Jan. 6, 2026. The group was criticizing Peoples Gas’ filing that sought to raise gas delivery rates in 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
3 weeks ago
Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG’s office

The $125 million agreement is expected to credit customers $40-50 annually for the next three years.

FILE - A copy of the satirical outlet The Onion is seen, Nov. 14, 2024, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Jill Bleed, File)
Business
3 weeks ago
The Onion’s bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge

“The Onion” is based in Chicago.

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer stands in front of a dilapidated detention facility gate.
Crime
4 weeks ago
ICE agents arrest 4 in Shelbyville during ‘targeted enforcement’

“ICE remains committed to enforcing federal immigration laws and protecting public safety through targeted enforcement actions.”

Pitcher Ayami Sato is part of the Women's Professional Baseball League.
Sports
4 weeks ago
Women’s Professional Baseball League announces inaugural season schedule at Robin Roberts Stadium

Season begins August 1.

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