The round-leaved sundew plant in Illinois is listed as "threatened."
Agriculture
3 weeks ago
Research: IL has more than 300 “threatened, endangered” plant species

Environment stands to miss out on nutrient cycling, pollination.

Bobbin -- Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 weeks ago
Meet Bobbin — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

This itty bitty kitty is ready for your home — maybe with a brother or sister!

Anjanette Young, dressed in red and black, stands behind attorney Benjamin Crump during a news conference following the signing of "Sonya's Law."
Local
3 weeks ago
A Chicago woman helps ‘say her name’ with ‘Sonya’s Law’ passage

Anjanette Young’s home was wrongly raided, she says, by Chicago Police in 2019.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Crime
4 weeks ago
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 weeks ago
DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

Popcorn
Business
4 weeks ago
Del’s Popcorn Shop closing Springfield location

One of America’s oldest popcorn shops is closing its Springfield doors.

UIS Athletics
Sports
4 weeks ago
Jacobs joins UIS Men’s Basketball coaching staff

Nolan Jacobs started out as a manager at ISU before coaching

Carmine McBride remains jailed after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl.
Crime
4 weeks ago
Springfield man accused of sexually assaulting young girl

The victim is said to be a girl under the age of 13.

Rice crop
Agriculture
4 weeks ago
U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer
Sports
4 weeks ago
U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football achievements of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

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