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Golden hues sweep across the farm as the food-grade soybeans reach maturity. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board)
Agriculture
3 months ago
Illinois grows millions of bushels of soybeans. Why aren’t we eating them?

More local infrastructure urgently needed for Illinois’ own crops, especially soybeans, to make it from farm to table.

Chicago’s 45th Ward Committeeman Michael Rabbitt and his wife Sarah celebrate the remaining charges being dropped against him and his co-defendants, also pictured, in the “Broadview Six” protest case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)
Crime
3 months ago
After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions.

Local
3 months ago
Proposed solar farm to be before Sangamon County Board in June

Solar farm planned south of New Berlin.

Night crime scene
Crime
3 months ago
Man arrested after hours-long standoff in Menard County

Police used a drone to help locate Justin Thornley, 31.

A woman having a stroke
Local
3 months ago
Stroke awareness highlighted during ‘American Stroke Month’

As part of American Stroke Month, officials at Springfield Memorial Hospital are encouraging people to learn the warning signs of a stroke and take steps to reduce their risk factors before a medical emergency happens.

Rainbow Pride flag waving in the wind against a blue sky with white clouds behind it.
IL State News
3 months ago
Lawmaker: IL is a leader in LGBTQ rights

A priority is to ban the use of tax dollars for conversion therapy.

Sadie -- APL Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Sadie — APL Cat of the Week

Gentle, curious, and sweet!

Boone -- APL Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
3 months ago
Meet Boone — APL Dog of the Week

Boone “will quickly become your best buddy.”

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen, the bill’s sponsor, speaks on the Senate floor May 20. Edly-Allen’s bill seeks to regulate the most advanced forms of AI models. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
3 months ago
Bill regulating powerful AI models advances as advocates say it’s only the first step

The measure aims to increase transparency and safety protocols around ‘frontier’ AI.

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