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Traci Kinsley (at podium), principal of the high school at Monarch Youth Center, speaks to the graduates Monday, June 29.
Local
1 week ago
First high school graduation held at new junevile correctional facility in Lincoln

Officials referred to Monarch in 2025 as a sort of new approach to juvenile corrections.

Rep. Harry Benton takes a picture during a joint session of the Illinois House in May 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 week ago
Speaker Welch to Rep. Harry Benton: Resign or be expelled

House speaker’s demand of fellow Democrat comes after months of silence over sexual harassment allegations.

A sign provides notice for a public meeting of the Hoffman Estates Plan Commission to discuss rezoning the 186-acre property at Higgins Road and Route 59. The developer notified the village on July 1 that it would withdraw the rezoning request after community backlash. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
1 week ago
Developer withdraws rezoning request for controversial data center in Hoffman Estates

The project conjured statewide questions about the role of neighboring communities in data center decisions.

The Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 week ago
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations

Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, said the massive review will include all pending grand jury proceedings in his district as well as other presentations by prosecutors going back almost 20 years.

FILE - Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling watches a march to the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon,File)
IL State News
1 week ago
Head of the Chicago Police Department to retire after 3 years in the position

Murders and shootings, which are typically the focal points for crime in Chicago, have fluctuated over the last few years, but so far they are down this year by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to 2023, according to the most recent department crime statistics.

Child wearing a bright hat takes a big bite of a hot dog with pickle and vegetables outdoors, close-up view
Food Scene
1 week ago
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up

Chicago-style hot dogs are grilled over an open flame. The steamed buns almost always have poppy seeds. No ketchup is allowed.

Governor JB Pritzker talks with storm cleanup workers in Effingham Wednesday, July 1.
Local
1 week ago
Pritzker: FEMA is limited in how much it can help IL

Governor says cuts have changed agency’s focus.

Workers with USIC identify areas for fiber optic lines while trying to beat the heat.
Local
1 week ago
How outdoor workers have dealt with the recent high temperatures

“If you feel like you’re doing too much, then get in the truck with the air on, get some water, take breaks,” Patterson said.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Local
1 week ago
July 4th celebration at the ALPLM

Joe Crain, representing the ALPLM stopped by the WTAX Morning Newswatch to discuss anything and everything that they are doing this Saturday!

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