Migrants from Venezuela take shelter in the Chicago Police Department's 16th District station, May 1, 2023
IL State News
8 months ago
Republicans target 4 ‘sanctuary’ cities, including Chicago, as Trump pushes mass deportations

Chicago has some of the country’s strongest immigrant protections, barring cooperation between federal agents and city employees, including police.

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Local
8 months ago
Springfield Police Dept. recruiting new officers: $82K starting salary with $5K bonus

What does it take to join the force? Capitol City Now spoke with Sgt. Kristoffer Rhodes to learn more about the hiring process and requirements.

Local
8 months ago
IL Attorney General has Top 10 list of consumer complaints

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) –  In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Attorney […]

Fred
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Fred – Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week

Fred is a sweetheart. He’s a very easygoing young guy about a year old. He’s easy to walk on a leash and doesn’t require high energy activities.

Leo
Pet of the Week
8 months ago
Meet Leo – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Leo is a truly gorgeous black house panther with soft, sleek fur and a sincere love of cuddles.

Robert E. Crimo III., watches the jury selection process during the first day of his trial at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, Pool, File)
IL State News
8 months ago
Man pleads guilty to murder and attempted murder in shooting at suburban Chicago July 4 parade

Crimo pleaded guilty Monday to murder and attempted murder, just moments before opening arguments in his trial.

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Education
8 months ago
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling

Following a ProPublica and Capitol News Illinois investigation, an Illinois lawmaker has introduced legislation that would require families to tell their public school districts if they are homeschooling.

Students from Black Hawk Elementary with their Rube Goldberg device.
Local
8 months ago
18th annual Springfield Area Engineer in the Classroom Rube Goldberg Showcase

A Rube Goldberg device is elaborate and designed to complete a certain task through a number of complex steps. 

downtown app
Local
9 months ago
There’s an app for that! Downtown Springfield, Inc. collaborates with Locable

The free app offers information as well as an interactive map to help users navigate the downtown district.