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Former Republican Illinois attorney general candidate Thomas DeVore is pictured at the Illinois State Fair in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
10 months ago
Ex-GOP nominee for AG Tom DeVore temporarily loses law license over inappropriate client relationship

DeVore rose to prominence filing lawsuits over COVID restrictions during pandemic

Entertainment
10 months ago
The 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fair welcomed over a million visitors

Springfield saw 723,079 fair goers and The Du Quoin State Fair saw 282,204 attendees!!

Office Depot
Business
10 months ago
Office Max owner to be bought by holding company

The sale is expected to be complete by the end of 2025.

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IL State News
10 months ago
Illinois home prices higher in August; home sales and inventory see year-over-year decline

The median price of a home in the Chicago metro area of $375,000 in August 2025 was 5.6 percent greater than the $355,000 in August 2024.

A map of tick infestation
Health & Wellness
10 months ago
Tracking the ticks

The danger in Illinois is the lone star tick, which can render you allergic to meat.

U.S. Steel's Granite City, IL plant
Business
10 months ago
The White House says it blocked US Steel’s decision to stop processing steel at Illinois plant

“The administration did intervene to block U.S. Steel’s decision to idle the Granite City Works plant, with the threat of the president invoking his golden share authority,” the White House said.

The Illinois State Police Honor Guard takes part in the funeral for Former Gov. Jim Edgar.
Local
10 months ago
Gov. Jim Edgar is remembered by his children and grandchildren

The Illinois Governor was apparently quite the foodie.

Entertainment
10 months ago
‘Ebertfest’ leaves Champaign-Urbana after 26 years

“For 26 wonderful years, Ebertfest created a unique space for audiences, filmmakers, and critics to come together and explore the power of movies.”

An industrial-scale battery storage facility at G&W Electric in Bolingbrook, which was installed in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
10 months ago
Nuclear power, battery storage funding at center of energy policy debate

Lawmakers could vote on legislation in October veto session.