Euell James speaks last week at a news conference in Springfield announcing an end to the measles outbreak this year in Southern Illinois.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
The story of one man’s battle with measles

A local man spoke last week at a Springfield news conference regarding the Southern Illinois measles outbreak

Gov. JB Pritzker issued his third executive order this year on Monday, which requires certain state agencies to draft plans to respond to federal tariffs. (Screenshot of executive order filing with Illinois Secretary of State)
IL State News
3 months ago
Pritzker signs executive order responding to impact of tariffs on Illinois

Requires state agencies to draft plans to mitigate effects of tariffs on their responsibilities

Former Commonwealth Edison executive John Hooker walks out of Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Monday, July 14, after being sentenced to 1 ½ years in prison and a $500,000 fine for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
3 months ago
John Hooker, first of ‘ComEd Four’ to be sentenced, gets 1½ years in prison

Hooker, co-defendants, were convicted for roles in bribing ex-Speaker Madigan

A specialized urban search and rescue team from Illinois is heading to Texas to aid in flood rescue and recovery.
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois Urban Search & Rescue Team deployed to Texas for flood relief

Governor JB Pritzker authorized the deployment through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC)

Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois must build 227,000 homes to ease housing crisis, new report warns

The report warns that without action, the state will continue to fall behind in meeting housing needs, impacting both urban and rural communities.

Smoke is seen in the distance after a house exploded Sunday in Warrensburg.
Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after house explosion in Warrensburg

It’s not yet clear what caused the explosion, as an investigation continues

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
3 months ago
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race

Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

Illinois Lottery logo
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois Lottery celebrates ‘Lottery Week’ with prizes, partnerships, and community impact

Nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds go to the Common School Fund, supporting K-12 public education.

IL State News
3 months ago
Champaign County employees ratified new union contract by overwhelming margin

An “overwhelming” majority of employees approved the deal

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