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Illinois State Police squad
Local
6 days ago
Semi driver injured after crash near Williamsville

The semi struck a concrete barrier and caught fire.

Chatham school bus
Local
6 days ago
Bill increasing fine for drivers ignoring school bus safety arms awaits Pritzker’s signature

This plan would create a uniform $300 fine for the first offense and $1,000 for a second or subsequent violation.

Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln will not be rebuilt under the state’s prison rebuild plan. Instead, two prisons will be built in Crest Hill. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Local
6 days ago
New Illinois law bans unnecessary fees for IDOC mail

The law states committed people and their correspondents can not be charged any fee for mail and scanning services exceeding the standard postage rate.

An electric plug lies on the solar panels. The concept of environmentally friendly solar energy.
Local
6 days ago
What happened to Illinois’ plug-in solar bill and does it have a future here?

Sponsor says the measure will come up again in fall veto session.

Hartford, Connecticut - February 1, 2025: Fans place bets at a Fanatics Sportsbook at the XL Center in the Connecticut state capital city of Hartford.
IL State News
6 days ago
Prediction market Kalshi sues Illinois over its push to regulate sports bets

Suit seeks to block new taxes and licensing requirements set for July 1.

Jimmy M., a compulsive gambler in recovery, hosts a podcast where he interviews other compulsive gamblers, their family members, addiction counselors and lawmakers. (Credit: Victor Hilitski for Illinois Answers Project)
IL State News
6 days ago
A growing community of recovering gamblers lifts each other up as formal resources lag

How a podcast and 12-step network are doing the work the state can’t, and where it falls short.

Vault 66 Pinball
Local
1 week ago
New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

“I’m not much of a toe-dipping guy,” Nickell said. “If I like something, I tend to just jump right in.”

The body of Michael Satterfield, 66, was found in the area of this construction on North Grand Avenue East in Springfield.
Local
1 week ago
Springfield victim’s next of kin located

Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield’s relatives.

FILE - A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed outside of a convenience store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Local
1 week ago
Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

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