Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
1 year ago
GOP to guv: Quit focusing on illegals

House could take up name-change bill, which one lawmaker calls “a gift to criminals and illegal immigrants”

Warehouse worker
Business
1 year ago
IL Senate passes warehouse work rules bill

Opponent: Bill would make IL even less business-friendly

Crime
1 year ago
House could give guv “Karina’s Bill”

Domestic abuse prevention advocates champion bill named for Chicago woman allegedly killed by husband despite emergency order of protection

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
1 year ago
Rochester superintendent placed on administrative leave amid investigation

WAND TV reports receiving a letter Monday afternoon stating Rochester Superintendent Dan W. Cox has been placed under investigation.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bisquick – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Bisquick is around 2 years old and a big love bug and all-around awesome guy.

Dog of the Week - Tina
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Tina – Our Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Tina has the unfortunate distinction of being the longest resident currently living in a kennel at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
National
1 year ago
I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting

Most of the original route through Illinois has been preserved, and the state has poured resources into historic Route 66 signs, informational way stations and roadside attractions.

IL State News
1 year ago
IL House GOP: Why are we here?

McCombie rips Welch over staff turnover

Police lights
Crime
1 year ago
UPDATE: Springfield man dies from gunshot wounds after 50+ shots fired at vehicle

Smith died from multiple gunshot wounds shortly after arriving at HSHS St. John’s Hospital. A female was also shot during the incident.

IL State News
1 year ago
Lame duck session is here

Hemp bill expected to get attention