Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 month ago
Judge rules feds can’t block Illinois’ disaster funding in response to immigration laws

State also files new challenge to law blocking Planned Parenthood funding

Judge with gavel
Local
1 month ago
Federal jury finds in favor of Springfield in 2021 lawsuit

The jury found the use of force was reasonable, and that one of the suspects had a bat, leaving the officers in fear of their safety.

Jesse Blades was arrested on burglary and other charges -- found by Sangamon Co. sheriff's deputies using a new drone.
Crime
1 month ago
County makes second arrest in one week using new drone

See footage here of the arrest using a drone.

IL State News
1 month ago
State to open up ‘Tax Amnesty Program’

Pay back taxes owed between October 1 and November 17.

Photos of Rylee Britton
Local
1 month ago
Parents of YNOT crash victim remember daughter, call for justice

“I’m just asking, ‘Where’s my kid? Where’s my kid?’ The press conference was at five. The coroner didn’t come until about six and tell us that we had lost our child,” Christine Britton said.

Utility work being done in Riverton has left an unsightly mess.
Local
1 month ago
First Sherman, now Riverton residents say Comcast workers are damaging their property

“There was not any effort made at all to notify us that this was going to be happening,” Haflinger said.

Dick Durbin at a press conference in his home's backyard in Springfield on April 24, 2025, one day after he announced he would not seek reelection.
Health & Wellness
1 month ago
Durbin warns of government shutdown

On Tylenol and autism, Durbin says the President has “no skill or talent in this area.”

Can you identify this suspect in a recent burglary in Springfield?
Crime
1 month ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed solving recent Springfield burglary

The burglary happened Sept. 16 at Prairie Telecom.

CHICAGO, UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 2015: Commercial Southwest Airlines jet landing on Chicago Midway Airport. Midway is second largest airport in Chicago, United States.
Local
1 month ago
$12.5 million Federal Grant awarded to Central Illinois Regional Airport

The grant will fund the first phase of CIRA’s upcoming Runway 11/29 Rehabilitation Project.

Lincoln Land Community College
Local
1 month ago
LLCC to feature “Echo” at Trutter Museum and Murray Gallery

The public is invited to view the exhibit weekdays from 8am–4pm September 29–October 31

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