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Six 1-ounce and 20 100-gram gold bars valued at just over $318,000 pictured before the victim packaged them at the direction of “Kevin Jones” and handed them over in the Marion Walmart parking lot. (Capitol News Illinois illustration; Homeland Security Investigations affidavit filed in federal court, Photo by Soph Levinson, Saluki Local Reporting Lab)
Crime
1 week ago
Marion woman duped out of $318K in elaborate gold-bar scheme

The scammers planned for a second $272K drop, telling her to hand over the gold to a federal agent who would give the code word ‘poker queen.’ This time, she called their bluff.

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
1 week ago
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadium

“Timely action is essential as the Bears work to find a long-term stadium solution for the club and their fans,” the league said.

Books
Local
1 week ago
State leaders distribute 8,000 books to children during Illinois Literacy Day

States hope to address the country’s historic low literacy rate.

Illinois pumpkin farm
Local
1 week ago
Pumpkin patches and apple orchards ready for busy fall season

Cooler weather brings more visitors as fall season continues.

David Risley will take over as Acting Legislative Inspector General October 1.
Local
1 week ago
Acting legislative inspector general Risley lays out his priorities

Without mentioning names, he says he is unlike predecessor Mike McCuskey.

The Crime of the Week talks about protecting yourself from vehicle-related thefts.
Local
1 week ago
Crime of the Week: Prevent your vehicle from being burglarized

Three key tips to prevent motor vehicle-related thefts.

Hartford, Connecticut - February 1, 2025: Fans place bets at a Fanatics Sportsbook at the XL Center in the Connecticut state capital city of Hartford.
Local
1 week ago
Illinois GOP lawmakers want five new betting and digital-related fees repealed

Five new “taxes” are part of the state budget, and five new bills would repeal them.

Local
1 week ago
Ameren: Please generate safely

Carbon monoxide and electricity backfeed are among the hazards.

Energy assistance
Local
2 weeks ago
LIHEAP applications open for the year on Oct. 1

Officials say funding will last through the winter, but demand is expected to rise.

The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
Local
2 weeks ago
IL Supreme Court reviewing whether home confinement, electronic monitoring pretrial counts for sentence credit

Randall Stafford claims he should’ve received 629 days of credit against his prison sentence.

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