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Singer performing on a colorful neon-lit stage in a sparkling blue sequined dress, holding a glittery microphone.
Local
2 months ago
Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs

Governor wants to make it easier for “families to just enjoy a night out.”

A scene from the 2025 Memorial Health Championship
Local
2 months ago
Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield

Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.

Brian Levanti
Local
2 months ago
Wheeling man arrested at White Oaks Mall accused of grooming

Officers went on a patrol investigation at the mall after they were informed the man posing as the minor was there to catch a predator.

The Illinois secretary of state’s office in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Local
2 months ago
New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1

The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers.

A man spends the last three dollars in his pocket playing a bar slot machine in downstate Golconda on June 4, and then leaves. (Credit: Julia Rendleman for Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
2 months ago
Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
National
2 months ago
Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid

Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year, cost-share delay are Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce
Local
2 months ago
Honoring the best in small business

Fifth Street Renaissance, Resource One, Cured Catering, and ChangeBridge Consulting are all honored.

An EF-1 tornado caused damage at a school in Nokomis.
Local
2 months ago
Illinois surpasses 2024 tornado record amid severe weather surges

The record is now 149 tornadoes, with the previous record being 142 in 2024. 

Peggy Finley (left) and Peter Cadigan (right).
Local
2 months ago
NAACP reacts to sentence for one person in Earl Moore, Jr. death

After pleading guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter, Peter Cadigan was given two years of probation along with community service.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaking at the Wednesday bill signing for a new law that will protect abortion patients’ medical records from out-of-state retaliation.
IL State News
2 months ago
Pritzker signs bill protecting medical records for abortion patients in Illinois

The new law will shield people from out-of-state retaliation.

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