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Rep. Harry Benton takes a picture during a joint session of the Illinois House in May 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 weeks ago
State report on Benton is released

House GOP leader: Speaker should step down.

Local
3 weeks ago
Cahnman takes another stab at recall

The petition needs 6,359 signatures by Monday.

Local
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Grayson’s release bid denied

Sonya Massey’s killer sought “compassionate release” because he has cancer.

Local
3 weeks ago
Women’s pro baseball: their time has come

The seven-week season starts Saturday, and all games will be at Robin Roberts Stadium.

Local
3 weeks ago
State money for those removed from SNAP

$400 payments come Saturday.

Body camera video depicts former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson seconds before he shot and killed Sonya Massey in her kitchen. Within that image, Grayson’s hand-written note shows his description of the encounter. (Capitol News Illinois illustration by Jerry Nowicki, document obtained via FOIA request)
Local
3 weeks ago
Sean Grayson, seeking medical release from his murder sentence, still maintains Sonya Massey ‘attacked’ him

State’s attorney opposes release of former Sangamon County Sheriff’s deputy.

Cierra Coker
Local
3 weeks ago
Woman found guilty for death of toddler in second trial

The first trial in August 2025 was declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict.

Local
3 weeks ago
Justice Miller’s big bequest

$3.2 million includes $1.2 million for seven women- and children-focused charities.

Vault 66 Pinball
Local
3 weeks ago
Pinball has arrived downtown

Vault 66 joins Dumb Records as pinball parlors.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Crash kills driver police were chasing

Christian County deputy aborted the chase because of high speeds.

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