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Aerial view of the Illinois State Capitol dome and Springfield skyline under a dramatic sunset

IL State News

10 months ago

Lawmakers beat the clock to approve state budget

Approved late Saturday night

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

Crime

10 months ago

Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Local

10 months ago

Local tourism grant applications now being accepted

All applications will be accepted until 3:00 pm on July 15, 2025.

IL State News

10 months ago

Budget talks in final hours

Sims: Run toward responsibility, not away from it

Local

10 months ago

Free admission at zoo Saturday to recognize veterinarians, zoo workers, and those who want to be them

Free admission, and chances to learn about careers working with animals

Pet of the Week

10 months ago

Meet ‘Luke’ – APL Cat of the Week

Lots of happy purrs!

Pet of the Week

10 months ago

Meet ‘King’ – APL Dog of the Week

Full of love and energy!

Springfield Police Officers joining the force

Local

10 months ago

Springfield Police swears in 9 new officers

Seven just graduated from training

Weekend Rundown

10 months ago

Weekend Rundown: Rewind 93.5’s JJ Gerard tells you what’s happening this weekend

Lots of events happening in Springfield this weekend!

Health & Wellness

10 months ago

IL lawmakers tussle over Trump’s Medicaid plan

GOP finds Dem concerns ironic

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Local

5 hours ago

Nokomis schools closed due to storm damage

According to the Montgomery County Emergency Services Agency, severe weather caused damage in the eastern and southern parts of the county.

Local

3 hours ago

Sheriff hopes for full term

Challenger hopes rank-and-file cops carry him

Local

6 hours ago

Two Republicans take on Miller in primary

Judy Bowlby and Ryan Tebrugge join incumbent on 15th CD ballot.

Local

4 hours ago

Springfield father speaks out after young daughter attacked on school bus

“[They’d say things like] You’re ugly. You don’t know nothing. You shouldn’t be here. You should be at a special-ed school. And more like mean words,” Aleisha said.