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Agriculture
1 week ago
The 1887 law that powers modern agricultural science at U of I

As ACES continues to evolve, its mission is to provide science-backed solutions to the world’s pressing challenges.

State Rep. Margaret Croke talks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27, as she waits to file her petitions to run for comptroller. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) State Rep. Margaret Croke talks to reporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27, as she waits to file her petitions to run for comptroller. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 week ago
State rep., comptroller candidate’s ICE disclosures draw threats from DOJ

The dispute comes amid heightened tensions over Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Gov. JB Pritzker and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell prepare to file nominating petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27. Between them is Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar, who is running for lieutenant governor on the GOP ticket alongside former state Sen. Darren Bailey. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki) Gov. JB Pritzker and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell prepare to file nominating petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, Oct. 27. Between them is Cook County Republican Party Chair Aaron Del Mar, who is running for lieutenant governor on the GOP ticket alongside former state Sen. Darren Bailey. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 week ago
Crowded Dem primaries, GOP field for governor take shape as candidates file for office

GOP primary for governor remains in flux after tragedy hits Darren Bailey’s family.

Entertainment
1 week ago
Mr. T, Hall of Famer

Illinois Broadcasters Association inducts “A-Team” star.

IL State News
1 week ago
The quest to be first…on the ballot

Monday was the first day for candidates to file their petitions for March 17 primary.

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot
Crime
1 week ago
Sean Grayson Trial: Day 6 Blog

The state is resting, and it’s the defense’s turn to present its case.

UIS
IL State News
1 week ago
UIS professor: ICE is “messaging”

Geras comments on 2026 election.

Footbal
Sports
1 week ago
IHSA Football playoffs — seedings and pairings

Check out who will be playing who in the first round of the IHSA football playoffs.

Nehemiah Myers
Crime
1 week ago
Decatur man jailed on murder charges for shooting death of teen

Two search warrants led to the arrest of the suspect.

Three men in Customs and Border Protection uniforms stand on the roof of a Broadview immigration facility taking pictures of the surrounding area on Oct. 9. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 week ago
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino ordered to testify in federal court

Judge asked to order many immigrants released from detention to electronic monitoring.

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