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Profile of a woman in a maroon hijab speaking into a microphone at a lectern in a formal room, holding a folder.
Local
2 months ago
Rx price cap bill passes committee

Opponents say PDAB proposal lacks organization.

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg, TN
Lifestyle
2 months ago
A perfect getaway from Springfield: Dive into family fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

A great deal on a great getaway from Springfield Real Deals!

Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Investing in Our Capital City' in Springfield, Illinois, flanked by flags and lockers in the background.
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker wants ‘fairer’ tax system, though voters rejected graduated proposal

The governor says he and Chicago’s mayor are friends despite public spat.

Three men in suits posing outdoors, holding a plate of sandwiches.
Local
2 months ago
Official state sandwich? No beef about this one

A bill to make the Italian beef Illinois’ official state sandwich has passed the IL House.

House Vs Senate
Local
2 months ago
The Illinois House and Senate take the field

Illinois senators and representatives played in their annual softball game.

These electric vehicle charging stations are now available near the athletic center at the University of Illinois Springfield.
Local
2 months ago
UIS, CWLP park four EV chargers on campus

CWLP installed the stations through a state grant.

Rep. Marcus Evans, D-Chicago, on the House floor in May 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
When the school year ends, their paychecks do too. Lawmakers could change that

Illinois bills would give school support workers access to summer unemployment benefits.

A vote-by-mail drop box is pictured in Sangamon County, blocks away from the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
2 months ago
Illinois county clerks are preparing for mail voting amid continued attacks, changes

Communication and experience with the process are keys to maintaining voter faith, clerks say.

Dominic Watson (left) of the Springfield Project discusses economic development with the Springfield City Council, May 19, 2026
Local
2 months ago
Springfield Project will help promote economic development

Gregory: silence enables racism.

Mayor Misty Buscher speaks at the annual "State of Greater Springfield" hosted by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, May 19, 2026.
Local
2 months ago
Praise for city departments from Buscher at ‘State of Greater Springfield’

“Momentum you can see.”

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