×
Collin Corbett, independent candidate for Illinois Governor, speaks July 10, 2026 on the WTAX Morning Newswatch.
Local
4 months ago
Corbett: The two-party system no longer works, and I’m running for Governor

Helping people, Corbett says, is why he is running. 

Man in a navy jacket speaks to reporters outside a medical clinic, microphones in front labeled Capitol City Now.
IL State News
4 months ago
Federal appeals court upholds Illinois ban on semiautomatic weapons, overturning lower-court ruling

The majority opinion also pushes back on claims made by the plaintiffs that semiautomatic weapons are not at fault for mass shootings.

Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami bats during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, May 3, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Sports
4 months ago
Slumping White Sox activate rookie Munetaka Murakami from 10-day injured list

They went 17-18 while Murakami was on the injured list.

Baseball player in a UCLA pinstriped uniform raises his index finger in celebration on the field.
Sports
4 months ago
White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the MLB draft. Shortstops Cholowsky, Emerson could get top spot

The White Sox have the No. 1 pick in the draft for Saturday’s event in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Game weekend festivities.

Chicago Bears logo
Sports
4 months ago
Bears sign third-round pick Sam Roush, a tight end from Stanford

Taken at No. 69 overall, Roush was the team’s last unsigned player from the 2026 draft.

Woman with braided hair seated behind a wood desk, speaking into a microphone in a formal legislative chamber.
Local
4 months ago
State Rep. Ammons responds after federal indictment

“I have done nothing wrong, and I strongly disagree with the allegations outlined in this indictment.”

Most public school students in Illinois will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones in school next year under legislation that Gov. JB Pritzker says he intends to sign. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
4 months ago
IL school cell phone ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Districts would need to allow exceptions for high school students, children with IEPs, emergencies, student health, or when the device is used for translation services.

Flock safety police law enforcement license plate reader setup outside to help catch vehicle speeders.
Local
4 months ago
Springfield Police: Council’s Flock requirements will work for us

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Springfield Police say they’ll figure it out. That’s […]

A teacher leads elementary students during class at Community Consolidated School District 204, in Pinckneyville. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
4 months ago
As Illinois enters 10th year under Evidence-Based Funding model, equity remains an elusive goal

Funding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persistFunding has improved for poor schools, but property tax inequities persist.

Pinckneyville Correctional Center is pictured in southern Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Crime
4 months ago
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husband

The account technician worked at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center.

1 … 44 45 46 47 48 … 156