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Springfield Diocese Bishop Thomas John Paprocki (left) speaks at a ceremony in Quincy honoring Fr. Augustine Tolton.
History
2 months ago
First Black priest in the United States to receive a shrine in Quincy

Father Tolton is the first publicly recognized Black priest in the United States.

Marimar Martinez testifies at an April 28, 2026, hearing of the Illinois Accountability Commission, showing one of the seven holes left in her body after she was shot by a Border Patrol agent in October. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 months ago
State commission finds agent abuses were ‘greenlit by Washington’ for Operation Midway Blitz

Commission says it will make referrals for prosecution of agents to Cook County State’s Attorney.

Illinois State University building service worker and staff union president Chuck Carver speaks at a news conference at the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Education
2 months ago
Striking Illinois State University staff frustrated over lack of negotiations

Workers seek higher pay, allege university hired replacements.

Dancers in traditional regalia perform at the fourth annual Native American Summit at the Illinois Capitol on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
IL State News
2 months ago
Culture and policy combine at Native American Summit

The event promotes Native issues and connects people to lawmakers.

Sports
2 months ago
White Sox activate outfielder Austin Hays from the 10-day injured list

Venable said he plans to ease Hays back into the lineup “to make sure he’s in a good spot.”

Sports
2 months ago
The mighty NL Central is the majors’ only division with 5 winning teams

The NL Central and NL West each had a composite record of 80-61, followed by the AL East at 73-69.

A McDonald's restaurant is visible Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Business
2 months ago
McDonald’s is the latest fast food chain to offer fancier drinks

McDonald’s said visual appeal — think bright colors and foams — and drinks as a form of self-expression are increasingly important to customers.

Springfield Public School Superintendent Jennifer Gill is joined by local leaders, Gov. JB Pritzker, and local student athletes Tuesday, April 28, at the ribbon-cutting for the new Scheels Sports Park.
Local
2 months ago
Play ball! Ribbon cut on new Scheels Sports Park

“Illinois is doing something genuinely special, and Springfield is at the heart of it.”

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker talks ISU strike, accused lawmaker, and Bears proposal during Springfield appearance

Pritzker: Bears don’t like “amusement tax” in the legislation.

Woman in a black blazer stands beside a multi-panel poster board about marsh bird habitats.
Local
2 months ago
This woman is for the birds

Audubon Great Lakes was part of Conservation Science Day at

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