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Smiling man in a white shirt and black tie looking at the camera. (Portrait)
IL State News
3 months ago
Remembering Emmett Till

July 25 will be a “day of reflection” to honor the teen and his mom.

This suspect stole merchandise from Walmart on N. Dirksen Parkway.
Local
3 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in Springfield Walmart theft

The suspect placed the merchandise in a cart while walking through the store. After gathering the items, the suspect exited the business without paying for the merchandise and fled the scene.

Man at a podium giving a formal speech with a state seal on the lectern and two men in suits behind him.
IL State News
3 months ago
Pritzker says he doesn’t know details of deadly Jan. 4 shooting by Illinois State Police

Governor refers to unarmed mother who was shot as a ‘victim,’ says he’s otherwise not ready to comment.

The roof remains off the Animal Protective League building in Springfield, six weeks after a tornado did extensive damage.
Local
3 months ago
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado

Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.

Mosquito carrying West Nile Virus.
Local
3 months ago
Christian County Health Department monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus during peak season

The Christian County Health Department said residents don’t have to avoid spending time outdoors, but they should take precautions to reduce mosquito bites.

Visit Springfield office
Local
3 months ago
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete

Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.

Local
3 months ago
UPDATE: Gov. Pritzker calls for ‘utter, complete’ transparency in Benton case

If the governor’s daughter were the victim, “I would want to wring this person’s neck.”

State Rep. Jessica Dixon Heitman, D-Plainfield, is sworn in after being appointed to complete the term of ex-Rep. Harry Benton and replace him on the November ballot. (Photo courtesy of the Will County Democratic Party)
IL State News
3 months ago
Jessica Dixon Heitman appointed to ex-Rep. Harry Benton’s seat

Granddaughter of late U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon is choice of local Democratic Party insiders.

Republican lieutenant governor nominee Aaron Del Mar speaks inside the Illinois Capitol on July 20, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
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3 months ago
Bailey seeks to classify any organization receiving $10K in state grants as a ‘public body’

Move would subject those orgs to open meetings, FOIA laws; Pritzker campaign calls it a stunt that would hurt small nonprofits.

Scholarship money
Local
3 months ago
Illinois leaders urge governor to opt into federal scholarship tax credit program before 2027 launch

The Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, signed into law last year, allows individual taxpayers to receive a dollar-for-dollar federal tax credit of up to $1,700 annually for donations made to qualified Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs).

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