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Governor JB Pritzker, widow Brenda Edgar, and daughter Elizabeth, pose in front of plaques and a hand-made sign to be placed at the Illinois Armory, now the Jim Edgar Executive Office Building.
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Illinois Armory in Springfield renamed after late former Gov. Jim Edgar

Edgar’s daughter Elizabeth believed her dad would approve — possibly saying, in a humble but proud way — something he said often:  “That’s pretty neat.”

Sangamon County Complex
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Sangamon County Board to consider recall referendum Tuesday

Cahnman says he hopes the third time is the charm.

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UPDATE: Nobody hurt as YNOT building nearly hit again

Summer camp’s social media says people inside were unaware anything happened.

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IL law requires 988 info in public buildings, suicide prevention curriculum in schools

Advocates like Tammy Bush are committed to helping people of all ages know that help is available. The law is named Tammurra’s Act in memory of Bush’s daughter.

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Illinois political candidates’ day on the farm

Pritzker: Bailey, a farmer, has done nothing for farms.

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Lincoln Library to host a 4-day event learning about the 1908 Race Riots

Four days of educational events are taking place at Lincoln Library, starting this Thursday.

Illinois State Fair
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Delicious dairy desserts and more at the State Fair

It’s state fair season! which means it’s time to get all your favorite fair foods and desserts!

Illinois Supt. of Education Dr. Tony Sanders speaks at the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield in March 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
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School funding stretched thin as costs rise, corporate revenue source shrinks

Despite $350M funding increases, overall ‘adequacy gap’ grows for 3rd straight year.

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City approves work to connect Lake Springfield homes to sewer system

But, at least one alderman isn’t happy with a lack of minority representation on the work.

Josh Sabo, Executive Director of Heartland Housed, speaks recently to the Sangamon County Board.
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Heartland Housed gets results on helping homeless; council calls for more sidewalks to help them

Aldermen say they want more sidewalks in order to help homeless walk safely.

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