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Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
Local
1 month ago
Pritzker to suspend tax breaks for data centers, urging more discussion

The governor cited growing impacts on energy affordability and water resources.

IL State News
1 month ago
Bears Board of Directors vote to advance stadium project in Hammond, Indiana

A proposal in the Illinois state legislature was meant to provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state.

The Muni
Local
1 month ago
UPDATE: Actor permanently banned from ‘The Muni’ following sexual harassment investigation

The actor in question is being permanently banned, and The Muni wants anyone else who may have been a victim to contact the organization as soon as possible.

Artificial intelligence
Local
1 month ago
Not written with AI, District 186 working on student/staff AI use policy

“We know that we are really just wanting use AI as a tool to elevate our learning, not replace our learning.”

Man in a navy suit delivers a speech at a wooden podium, with an American flag to the left and a blue curtain backdrop.
IL State News
1 month ago
Alexi’s e-bike legislation passes

The goal is not only safety, but also for laws to keep up.

Pope Leo XIV speaks to Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican. Frerichs returned $8.65 of the Pope’s own money from the state’s unclaimed property system. (Photo courtesy of Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ Twitter account)
Local
1 month ago
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money

Robert Prevost had money in unclaimed property from closed PayPal account.

Gregory Gilmore is the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois.
Local
1 month ago
New U.S. Attorney for Springfield, Central Illinois sworn in

Gregory Gilmore was given his oath Monday.

Titianna Ammons
Crime
1 month ago
Former Champaign Co. board member indicted by federal grand jury for COVID unemployment benefit fraud

Ammons is the daughter of State Representative Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons.

Hand for drinking water to live through drought, Concept drought and crisis environment.
Local
1 month ago
Climate trends contributing to more severe drought conditions across Illinois

“Poor planning of water resources can actually generate more frequent drought conditions,” Ford said.

Man in a dark suit at a wooden podium addressing a formal session, flanked by two colleagues in a legislative chamber with flags behind them.
Local
1 month ago
Detention centers, exoneree restitution, foster care protections among final bills to pass

Dozens of bills passed on the final session days — here are some of the most significant.

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