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Homeschool protest
Education
6 months ago
Lawmakers trade shots over home school bill

No vote yet on plan to require parents to notify local districts

Visuals: Sen. Doris Turner, D-Springfield, speaks on the Senate floor on Thursday, April 10, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
6 months ago
Senate OKs police hiring reform, Sangamon County recall in response to Sonya Massey’s death

Sen. Doris Turner files bills after Sonya Massey shooting drew scrutiny of sheriff’s hiring

A new data center owned by CyrusOne is being built in Aurora. The Texas-based CyrusOne received state backing for the project in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
6 months ago
Lawmakers seek ways to prevent data centers from straining Illinois’ power grids

Rapid expansion of AI sparks worries over environmental goals, electricity rate spikes.

Education
6 months ago
High school “midget” nickname inspires bill

Proposal: No disabilities for sports mascots

Business
6 months ago
Illinois, United Kingdom strengthen trade agreement

Guv. British consul general express pride

IL State News
6 months ago
Governor Pritzker on state budget, Elon Musk campaign spending

Perhaps Trump is wearing out his welcome, says guv

Driver on cell phone
IL State News
6 months ago
IDOT and ISP urge drivers to put the phone down during Distracted Driving Awareness Month

According to IDOT, 260 people were killed and 29,458 injured in crashes involving distracted driving between 2019 and 2023.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Parental leave could extend to NICU

Bill easily passes IL House

Weller
Local
6 months ago
Weller assumes command of Illinois National Guard medical unit

Weller played a pivotal role in Illinois’ COVID-19 response.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly hands a flag to Meghan Carns, the widow of Trooper Clay Carns, who died on Dec. 23, 2024. John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington, was charged with violating Scott's Law, which is a Class 4 Felony. (Photo provided)
IL State News
6 months ago
Despite two decades of education and enforcement, drivers still failing Scott’s Law

Last year, Illinois State Police reported the highest number of crashes involving troopers.

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