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Pope Leo XIV waves as he leaves after his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, May 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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‘Love my woke pope’: Why Leo’s first encyclical went viral and how it speaks to his papal approach

History’s first U.S.-born pope has demonstrated a willingness to embrace aspects of contemporary culture.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.
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Downtown Springfield apartment fire under investigation

Authorities say they were able to keep the apartment fire from spreading.

Car crash
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‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’ ramps up for teen drivers

According to AAA statistics, nearly one-third of all teen driving deaths in 2024 occurred between Memorial Day and Labor Day.

Members of the Springfield NAACP and "The Outlet" speak to the District 186 School Board Monday night.
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‘The Outlet’ to take over Springfield alternative expulsion program from NAACP

It’s being described as a way to get expelled students back on a path to graduation.

Ambulance
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UPDATE: Man dead after motorcycle versus truck accident in Springfield

An accident near downtown Springfield killed a 77-year-old man.

Supporters of the rideshare union bill celebrate in the Senate gallery after the bill passed on the floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert.)
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2 weeks ago
Rideshare drivers could unionize in Illinois under bill passed by General Assembly

Drivers say they want better wages, an ability to set rules and to address punishments.

Politician at podium giving press conference with group of officials behind him in a formal government chamber, cameras recording nearby. Silence, flag and painting in background.
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2 weeks ago
Pritzker touts wins; reporters ask about Bears instead

Stadium authority bill lacked support in House; budget came together amid “extraordinary uncertainty.”

Sen Elgie Sims, D-Chicago, debates Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, on the Senate floor before the chamber approved the fiscal year 2027 budget. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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Schools to get funding increase, but less than some had urged

Budget fully funds 10th year of EBF; restores property tax relief grants.

Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, argues for the Reproductive Health Privacy Act, which would protect Illinois abortion patients from out-of-state retaliation, on the floor of the House on Sunday, May 31, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
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2 weeks ago
Lawmakers pass bill to shield abortion information from digital medical records

The measure seeks to protect abortion patients in Illinois from out-of-state retaliation.

Sen. Celina Villanueva, D-Chicago, speaks on the floor on Thursday, May 28. Villanueva led negotiations on this bill for several years. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert.)
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2 weeks ago
Property tax debt sale reform will allow homeowners to keep more of their equity

Illinois lawmakers pass bill to bring state into compliance with 2023 Supreme Court decision.

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