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Local
4 months ago
Names of a mother and daughter killed in a vehicle crash released

A 37-year-old Riverton woman and her 8-year-old daughter are the victims

Lincoln Land Community College Professional Development Institute
Education
4 months ago
LLCC launches Professional Development Institute

Lincoln Land Community College now offers a variety of professional development programs.

Domestic violence awareness
IL State News
4 months ago
New Illinois law protects workers who document violence using work devices

Amendment to VESSA ensures employees cannot be disciplined for recording evidence of abuse on employer-provided technology.

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Lifestyle
4 months ago
Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot

Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.

Smudge -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Smudge — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

He’s been a shelter dog for a long time, but Smudge is ready to go home with you!

Optimus Prime -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet ‘Optimus Prime’ — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“…a prime example of tabby purr-fection.”

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks at a news conference at the Illinois Capitol in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

Franchise threatened to move to Indiana if Illinois lawmakers don’t lend a hand.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “We are NOT the gas company’s ATM!” at a protest held by consumer, environmental and community activists on Jan. 6, 2026. The group was criticizing Peoples Gas’ filing that sought to raise gas delivery rates in 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
4 months ago
UPDATED: Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body

Consumer advocates call the request ‘unconscionable’ and vow to fight it.