Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
Business
3 months ago
2026 will be a big year for tourism

Route 66 centennial and opening of Scheels Sports Park are the highlights.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
3 months ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 5 Blog

Check back through the day for live, real-time trial coverage.

A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
National
3 months ago
With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

U.S. District Judge April Perry on Wednesday blocked the deployment of Guard troops to the Chicago area until the case has been decided either in her court or the U.S. Supreme Court intervenes.

A standoff unfolded Thursday in the University of Illinois' Campustown area.
Crime
3 months ago
Standoff ends safely in U of I’s Campustown area

A home was surrounded in the area. It’s not yet clear why.

IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois hosts conference on combatting hate and protecting human rights

State leaders and experts gather in Champaign to build a roadmap for countering hate, promoting inclusivity, and strengthening democracy.

Mega Millions lottery machine
IL State News
3 months ago
$3 million prize won in Mega Millions drawing

“Just last month, we sold a $10,000 winning scratch-off ticket, and now this — a $3 million winner,” said Melissa Motroni of Bull Valley Trio.

arts
IL State News
3 months ago
Illinois Humanities and Illinois Arts Council organize first statewide convening

The gathering is intended to initiate innovation and deepen awareness about how critical arts, culture, and humanities are for society.

IL State News
3 months ago
Fate of Illinois’ first-in-the-nation credit card ‘swipe fee’ ban awaits judge’s ruling

2024 law’s implementation already delayed until 2026; court arguments heard this week.

Gov. JB Pritzker signs an executive order in Chicago on Thursday, Oct. 23, creating the Illinois Accountability Commission to document abuses by federal agents. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
3 months ago
Pritzker forms independent commission to document misconduct of federal agents

The Illinois Accountability Commission will seek public input of misconduct by federal agents.

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