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Parts of downed trees litter the parking lot and entrance at Capitol Media Group early Thursday.
Local
16 hours ago
Storm damage across Springfield and Central Illinois following storms Wednesday night
Storm damage, and heavy rain, reported throughout Central Illinois.
Sangamon County Jail mugshot of Vincent Kallal
Local
16 hours ago
Springfield man arrested on multiple sexual assault charges

An investigation uncovered additional unreported crimes.

Shelf cloud over Northwest Illinois. (Photo by Janice Thompson, NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) Collection, CC BY 2.0)
Local
16 hours ago
NWS confirms EF-1 tornado in Springfield Wednesday night

A derecho produced widespread wind damage across the northern portion of the state.

Building construction of house - Timber framing stage of a new residential home attic construction using trusses for roof structure. A construction site set against a clear blue sky.
Local
20 hours ago
Despite BUILD’s failure, housing advocates celebrate legislative wins

Governor says he will keep trying on affordable housing plan.

Ronda Dawson, left, executive director of teaching and learning at the Illinois State Board of Education, and Kirsten Parr, director of standards and instruction, present the final draft of the Illinois Comprehensive Numeracy Plan during the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
20 hours ago
ISBE zeroes in on improving math education in Illinois

‘First-of-its-kind’ numeracy plan seeks to boost student math performance.

Canned goods in a pantry. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
20 hours ago
Small food assistance nonprofits eligible for new state grant program

Funding is open to food assistance organizations without full-time employees.

Dark Honda sedan crashed into a fallen tree limb blocking a suburban street after a storm, with branches scattered on the road and sidewalk edges.
IL State News
1 day ago
UPDATE: Officials search tornado-damaged areas after strong storms hit Illinois and Indiana

At least two other tornadoes battered communities in and around Streator, Illinois, and Hebron, Indiana, the National Weather Service reported.

Damage was reported Thursday at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.
Local
1 day ago
Storms damage planes, hangars at Springfield airport following storms

Several hangars appeared to have been damaged with walls and roofs torn away.

Stormy sky
Local
1 day ago
Round 2 of severe weather in Central Illinois: More downed trees, gusty winds

Plenty remain without power after round two of severe weather. 

Chicago Bears defensive backs Coby Bryant, right, works with Dillon Thieneman during the NFL football team's practice in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, June 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 days ago
Coby Bryant brings his fiery intensity to a new-look secondary for the Chicago Bears

“I’m a true competitor,” he said. “I don’t care if it’s walking down the street, I want to walk faster than somebody else. I don’t care what it is.”

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