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Military honor guard presenting folded American flag at gravesite as attendees watch during a memorial ceremony on a sunny day.
Local
2 months ago
‘Every day is Memorial Day at Camp Butler’

Springfield military cemetery is one of fourteen authorized by President Lincoln in 1862.

Crime scene tape
Crime
2 months ago
Teen injured in Clinton shooting

A 16-year-old is hospitalized in stable condition.

Golden hues sweep across the farm as the food-grade soybeans reach maturity. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board)
Agriculture
2 months ago
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

Chicago’s 45th Ward Committeeman Michael Rabbitt and his wife Sarah celebrate the remaining charges being dropped against him and his co-defendants, also pictured, in the “Broadview Six” protest case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Crime
2 months ago
After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

Wrigley Field in Chicago
Sports
2 months ago
Slumping Cubs call up slugger Kevin Alcantara, leave 4-time Gold Glover Ian Happ out of lineup

“Kevin’s on the roster,” Counsell said. “You know there are spots to get him in there.”

Rainbow Pride flag waving in the wind against a blue sky with white clouds behind it.
IL State News
2 months ago
Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights

A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the bill’s sponsor, speaks on the Senate floor May 20. Edly-Allen’s bill seeks to regulate the most advanced forms of AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 months ago
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.

Social media influencer and former congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, center, addresses the media Thursday following the dismissal of charges. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
IL State News
2 months ago
‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury

Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.

Mifepristone A synthetic steroid used for emergency contraception and medical abortion. Contraceptive pills
Local
2 months ago
Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois

The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.

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