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Sangamon County Jail mugshot of Vincent Kallal
Local
2 months ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges

An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.

Shelf cloud over Northwest Illinois. (Photo by Janice Thompson, NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Collection, CC BY 2.0)
Local
2 months ago
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night

A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.

Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
Local
2 months ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.

Ronda Dawson, left, executive director of teaching and learning at the Illinois State Board of Education, and Kirsten Parr, director of standards and instruction, present the final draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 months ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois

‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.

Canned goods in a pantry. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
2 months ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program

Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.

Dark Honda sedan crashed into a fallen tree limb blocking a suburban street after a storm, with branches scattered on the road and sidewalk edges.
IL State News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.

Damage was reported Thursday at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Local
2 months ago
Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms

Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.

Stormy sky
Local
2 months ago
Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds

Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather. 

Woman with glasses and a purple cardigan speaking into a microphone in a formal meeting room, gesturing with her other hand.
Local
2 months ago
Bill creates gender-affirming, reproductive care protections for out-of-state foster placements

Republicans accuse majority party of ideological overreach.

Grounds crew remove water from the field after severe thunderstorms came through the Chicago area before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Atlanta Braves, Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)
National
2 months ago
New tornadoes touch down outside Chicago as severe storms pummel the Midwest

Residents of Springfield, Illinois, believe a tornado touched down in their area late Wednesday.

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