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FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Sports

10 months ago

Northwestern reaches settlement with football coach who was fired amid hazing scandal

Fitzgerald denied wrongdoing and sued for $130 million.

A 2023 storm caused extensive home damage in parts of Springfield, including trees falling on homes. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

IL State News

10 months ago

Insurance industry opposes regulation, blames inflation, climate change for rate hikes

Pritzker called for legislation following State Farm’s 27% homeowners rate hike.

Education

10 months ago

A dozen internal possibilities to succeed Gill as D-186 superintendent

At least twelve district employees hold a superintendent’s endorsement.

Springfield resident Bob Croteau, in blue, stands near Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) at a news conference at the AFL-CIO headquarters in downtown Springfield Aug. 21, 2025. Crouteau was one of a number of AFSCME union members who surrounded the Congresswoman.

Local

10 months ago

Budzinski: Even union members are feeling pain from ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

Budzinski: Don’t like the bill? Vote in the 2026 midterm elections.

Jahsen Thomas was convicted for an April, 2021 murder.

Crime

10 months ago

Springfield man convicted of 2021 murder

Jahsen Thomas shot Courtney Smith, 37, multiple times in April of 2021.

Education

10 months ago

Glenwood ranks as top high school in Springfield area

That mark places the school in the top 6% of all high schools statewide.

Local

10 months ago

Today’s the day to save $ on gasoline

Circle K offers Inner Circle members 40-cent break.

Crime

10 months ago

Ex-Jan. 6 defendant sentenced in wrong-way fatal

Shane Woods killed one, injured three in I-55 crash.

Education

10 months ago

UPDATE: Help is available in search for new D-186 superintendent as Gill retires

“I feel good about the pool of candidates that we will bring to Springfield,” said IASB’s Carmen Ayala.

Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is pictured on the Senate floor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

IL State News

10 months ago

Senate President Harmon appeals $10M fine for improper campaign contributions

Election board likely to rule next month on Harmon’s argument.

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Local

1 day ago

Springfield victim’s next of kin located

Authorities appealed to the public after they were unable to find Michael Satterfield’s relatives.

Local

1 day ago

Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget

An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.

Local

1 day ago

Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

Local

12 hours ago

New downtown partnership aims to grow Springfield’s pinball scene

“I’m not much of a toe-dipping guy,” Nickell said. “If I like something, I tend to just jump right in.”

IL State News

2 days ago

Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.