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Bulky winter coats can expand when a child is placed in a car seat, making the seat belts not as protective.
Local
3 months ago
Why bulky winter coats can put kids at risk in car seats

“In a crash, that padding will compress, then cause the straps to get too loose, which could put the child at risk for severe injury.”

Local
3 months ago
MLK speaker preaches unity

Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.

2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips of Effingham County.
Agriculture
3 months ago
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected

Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
3 months ago
Caleb Williams’ ‘ridiculous’ TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears’ loss

Chicago, IL (AP) – Caleb Williams’ last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down […]

Bears vs Rams
Sports
3 months ago
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Chicago, IL (AP) – Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each […]

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is the primary administrator of the state’s Medicaid program. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes

New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state’s share of Medicaid costs.

A political action committee supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate campaign launched its first ad this week, though a lapse in federal disclosure requirements briefly grounded the effort. (Screenshot from Illinois Future PAC YouTube video)
IL State News
3 months ago
PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad

The ad had to be revised after a rival campaign flagged federal disclosure violations.

: An excerpt of the lawsuit filed by five states against the federal government for its plan to freeze $10 billion in funding that helps to ensure access to child care. (Illustration by Capitol News Illinois, highlight added)
IL State News
3 months ago
States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’

Letters sent to the state cite unspecific claims of fraud and demand large amounts of documents to justify receiving benefits.

Local
3 months ago
City wants study for 19th St corridor

Train traffic will soon be just one a day.

IL State News
3 months ago
State’s new strategy for aging services

EngAging Illinois has four focus areas.

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