Local
3 weeks ago
IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse on June 13 after receiving a 7 ½-year sentence for corruption. The former speaker reported to a federal prison in West Virginia on Monday, eight months after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 counts of corruption, including bribery, in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
3 weeks ago
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence

7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library
Local
3 weeks ago
The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month

This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!

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Sports
3 weeks ago
Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

gas pump
Local
3 weeks ago
Gas prices decline in Illinois last week

Gas prices in Springfield are, mostly, lower than the state average.

Fiona -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 weeks ago
Meet Fiona — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A “darling blue senior beauty”!

Chris -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 weeks ago
Meet Chris — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Adoption fees are being discounted for a limited time.

Gov. JB Pritzker holds a news conference alongside House Speaker Chris Welch, left, and Senate President Don Harmon in May 2023 at the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions

Bill to help Bears move to Arlington Heights still not a priority for lawmakers

Storm clouds overlook the Illinois Capitol in Springfield in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
3 weeks ago
Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in.

Local
3 weeks ago
Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield

By any name, Monday is not a city holiday.

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