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Blue exhibiti​on case with a carved log and a red-headed woodpecker perched on it, an open book, and handwritten text on a blue backdrop; students in red shirts nearby.
Local
2 months ago
Advocating for wetlands through art

A Supreme Court decision removed 90 percent of state wetlands from protected status.

Stress
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
You may not be able to eliminate stress, but you can work to contain it

Dr. Nicole Florence, medical director and bariatrician at the Memorial Wellness Center, says cortisol, often called the stress hormone, plays an important role in how the body responds to challenges.

Official Major League Baseball with blue logo and red seams on a dark background.
Sports
2 months ago
See how much it costs to attend Chicago White Sox games

Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago White Sox games.

jail cell
Crime
2 months ago
Feds accuse Texas man of having hundreds of pounds of meth in Illinios

William Mayes, Jr., 35, is charged by federal prosecutors with possession of meth with intent to distribute.

Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.

Park scene of volunteers distributing free food from tables under a pavilion; signs say 'Free Food' and 'Food Not Bombs'.
Local
2 months ago
Springfield unions mark May Day with community event

Labor and community groups marked May Day at Duncan Park in Springfield.

Rock for Mental Health
Local
2 months ago
‘Rock for Mental Health’ concert this Sunday

Damm says music can be a powerful outlet for mental well-being.

Local
2 months ago
What’s happening with home prices in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data how home prices are changing in Springfield, IL.

Two women on a stage beside a wooden podium; one speaks into a microphone while wearing a white double-breasted blazer, the other stands in a navy suit behind blue curtains.
Local
2 months ago
Bills for Internet safety and kids

“As long as my kids are home, I assume they’re safe.”

State Sen. Adriene Johnson talks to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action lobbyist Michael Zirir during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
2 months ago
Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

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