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A man in a dark suit speaks at a wooden podium in a formal government chamber, with four officials standing behind him and a sign-language interpreter nearby.
Local
3 months ago
Durbin: ‘My life has been genuinely enriched by helping people’

Retiring U.S. Sen. Durbin talks tobacco, elections in “farewell speech” to ILGA.

"Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue"
Local
3 months ago
Thank you for being a friend: ‘Golden Girls’ to perform in Springfield

The Springfield show is, so far, the only Illinois stop as part of a fall tour starting September 30 and continuing through November 28.

Collin Corbett, a former Republican political strategist, speaks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, after filing petitions to run for governor as an independent candidate. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
Local
3 months ago
Former Republican strategist Collin Corbett files to run for governor as independent

Says he’s dissatisfied with direction of Republican Party.

A man with a microphone speaks to a panel of three seated at a long table during a meeting or presentation.
Local
3 months ago
Christian Co. residents voice concerns over proposed Eagle Rock Partners data center

“The one asset that large industries want from small communities is ignorance. I am proud to see so many members of our community here tonight to prove them wrong,” one county resident said.

Artificial intelligence
Local
3 months ago
Bipartisan AI safety, privacy bills await action in Illinois House

While some people hate the idea of AI, lawmakers know the technology is here to stay and Illinois must regulate it.

road closed signs in Illinois
IL State News
3 months ago
Construction worker dead after being hit on I-74 in Champaign

Few details about the crash or the identity of the worker had been released as of Wednesday morning.

Can you help identify these two suspects Crime Stoppers say recently stole clothes from the Springfield Old Navy?
Local
3 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspects in Old Navy thefts

Two suspects seen in good-quality surveillance photos allegedly stealing from Old Navy.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at an event at the Illinois AFL-CIO in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 months ago
Pritzker says suspension of state gas tax possible, blames Trump for having to consider it

“We have enough (money in our road fund) here so that we could make some sort of pause,” said Pritzker. 

Man in suit and glasses standing at a podium/meeting room with a microphone and seated attendees in the background
Local
3 months ago
State could refine cannabis laws

Proposal would dilute strict laws which sponsor says have outlived their usefulness.

Night scene of a small motel with red neon MOTEL sign and blue VACANCY sign, casting a red glow on the building at dusk.
Local
3 months ago
Alderman: Whose side are the police on when it comes to prostitution?

Williams: Cops help escorts, rather than the motels which are trying to evict them.

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