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IL State News
1 year ago
Bomb threat mars Texas Dems’ visit to Illinois

Guv defends IL maps as TX plans its own.

Handicapped parking placards for permanently-disabled Illinois residents can now be good for five years, instead of one.
Local
1 year ago
Legislation signed allowing for less-regular parking placard requests for disabled residents

“This law addresses a real problem by cutting red tape and making state government work better for the people it serves.”

Agriculture
1 year ago
Illinois ends landmark ‘Eat.Move.Save.’ program, impacting over 1 million residents and 200 jobs

The decision comes as federal funding for SNAP-Education was cut, despite data showing the program’s proven impact.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Gov. JB Pritzker during Tuesday’s August 5, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
IL State News
1 year ago
Pritzker talks redistricting on ‘The Late Show’

“Donald Trump’s trying to steal five seats from the people,” said Gov. Pritzker.

A McDonald's restaurant is visible Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Business
1 year ago
McDonald’s posts better-than-expected sales as chicken strips, Minecraft meal drive traffic

A meal tied to “A Minecraft Movie,” which was offered in 100 countries starting in April, drove customers back to stores.

Former Commonwealth Edison lobbyist and City Club of Chicago director Jay Doherty leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Aug. 5, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
1 year ago
Longtime ComEd lobbyist gets 1 year in prison for role in Madigan bribery scheme

Judge says ex-City Club of Chicago head Jay Doherty ‘cheated the very thing you put a face to’

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Local
1 year ago
Budweiser Clydesdales to come to Illinois State Fair

The appearances are part of a celebration of the company’s fifteen years of partnership with “Folds of Honor,” which gives scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. Service members, and first responders.

Health & Wellness
1 year ago
HSHS introduces ‘Community Connect’

“…a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve.”

IL State News
1 year ago
Texans continue holdout in Illinois

Texas GOP remap bid is “not democracy,” says guv.

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Sports
1 year ago
Experts warn of heat risks and injuries as high school fall sports begin

With August temperatures soaring, the risk of heat-related illnesses is a growing concern.