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Education
3 weeks ago
Illinois Lottery contributes $784 million to support K-12 education in fiscal year 2025

Despite a national slowdown in lottery sales, the Illinois Lottery posted impressive results, with $796 million in net proceeds.

Illinois is coming off a 22-win season that saw them advance to the NCAA Tournament's Second Round.
Sports
3 weeks ago
Illinois men’s basketball opens 2025-26 season ranked 17th in AP Preseason Poll

Fighting Illini set to face challenging schedule as they aim for another successful season under Coach Brad Underwood.

Students do math problems at an elementary school in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)
Education
3 weeks ago
Report offers mixed review of educational progress in Illinois

Attainment levels are growing, but proficiency rates stagnate despite billions in new spending.

Rodly Pierre
Crime
3 weeks ago
Springfield man charged with Kiwanis Park attempted kidnapping

Rodly Pierre, 34, faces several charges.

Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services

“This will obviously cost us more,” Sabo said. “But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that.”

Local
3 weeks ago
IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024 general election.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse on June 13 after receiving a 7 ½-year sentence for corruption. The former speaker reported to a federal prison in West Virginia on Monday, eight months after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 counts of corruption, including bribery, in February. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
3 weeks ago
Ex-Speaker Madigan reports to West Virginia prison to begin 7 1/2-year sentence

7th Circuit ruled earlier this month against Madigan’s bid to remain free during appeal

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Local
4 weeks ago
The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month

This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!

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Sports
4 weeks ago
Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

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Local
4 weeks ago
Gas prices decline in Illinois last week

Gas prices in Springfield are, mostly, lower than the state average.

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