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4 days ago
2-year-old girl rescued after falling into Lake Petersburg

First responders arrived and found the girl and her guardians near the shoreline. 

Local
4 days ago
Celebrating neurodivergence

One lawmaker’s child has cerebral palsy; another’s grandson is autistic.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
Local
4 days ago
‘Girl Brunch’ combines fun, fundraising for BGCCIL

The organization is launching Girl Brunch, a “high-energy women’s event” combining shopping, brunch, and a sing-along dance party.

Jeremy LaFleur
Crime
4 days ago
Springfield man arrested on several child sexual assault charges

Jeremy S. Lafleur was arrested on March 19 on six counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Alexander Martinez
Crime
4 days ago
Decatur man accused of using AI to produce explicit images of underage girl

The sworn statement said that the photos were modified using AI to make her appear fully nude. 

Noodle -- APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 days ago
Meet Noodle — APL Cat of the Week

Noodle “turns into a total lovebug.”

Sally -- APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 days ago
Meet Sally — APL Dog of the Week

Playful, and a “zest for life!”

Nicholas Jones, left, executive vice president of the University of Illinois System, testifies before a House Committee opposing a bill to overhaul the way Illinois funds public universities. Also testifying in favor of the bill are Southern Illinois University System President Daniel Mahoney, center, and Eastern Illinois University President Jay Gatrell. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
4 days ago
University funding overhaul bill advances in House despite U of I opposition

Legislation would create a need-based formula for universities similar to one used for K-12 schools.

The house in the 2500 block of Iowa Street in Granite City where an illegal dental office operated. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Beth Hundsdorfer)
Crime
4 days ago
Police shut down illegal dental office in Granite City operated by immigrants

The cash-only operation came to light after a patient complained about a root canal gone bad.

The Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
4 days ago
Junk fees, child torture, tipped wage proposals among bills to clear committee

More than 150 measures have moved thus far as House deadline approaches.

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