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Sports
1 month ago
See how much it costs to attend Chicago White Sox games

Way compiled a look at the affordability of attending Chicago White Sox games.

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Crime
1 month ago
Feds accuse Texas man of having hundreds of pounds of meth in Illinios

William Mayes, Jr., 35, is charged by federal prosecutors with possession of meth with intent to distribute.

Changes in federal eligibility rules for aid programs like SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, could create new budget pressures for Illinois school districts that serve large numbers of low-income students. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
1 month ago
Illinois State Board of Education wants to revamp how it counts low-income students

Number of families receiving federal benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP is declining.

Park scene of volunteers distributing free food from tables under a pavilion; signs say 'Free Food' and 'Food Not Bombs'.
Local
1 month ago
Springfield unions mark May Day with community event

Labor and community groups marked May Day at Duncan Park in Springfield.

Rock for Mental Health
Local
1 month ago
‘Rock for Mental Health’ concert this Sunday

Damm says music can be a powerful outlet for mental well-being.

Local
1 month ago
What’s happening with home prices in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data how home prices are changing in Springfield, IL.

Two women on a stage beside a wooden podium; one speaks into a microphone while wearing a white double-breasted blazer, the other stands in a navy suit behind blue curtains.
Local
1 month ago
Bills for Internet safety and kids

“As long as my kids are home, I assume they’re safe.”

State Sen. Adriene Johnson talks to Planned Parenthood Illinois Action lobbyist Michael Zirir during a Senate committee hearing on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Local
1 month ago
Senate committee passes bill to protect prescription info for trans, abortion patients

The bill would exclude certain prescriptions from a statewide database.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “We are NOT the gas company’s ATM!” at a protest held by consumer, environmental and community activists on Jan. 6, 2026. The group was criticizing Peoples Gas’ filing that sought to raise gas delivery rates in 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
Business
1 month ago
Peoples Gas customers to see minor credits after settlement with AG’s office

The $125 million agreement is expected to credit customers $40-50 annually for the next three years.

FILE - A copy of the satirical outlet The Onion is seen, Nov. 14, 2024, in Little Rock, Ark. (AP Photo/Jill Bleed, File)
Business
1 month ago
The Onion’s bid to take over Alex Jones’ Infowars is in limbo as new court battles emerge

“The Onion” is based in Chicago.

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