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Local
2 months ago
MLK speaker preaches unity

Miss America 2003, Urbana native Erika Harold, is a two-time Republican candidate.

2026 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Krista Phillips of Effingham County.
Agriculture
2 months ago
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen selected

Phillips described the moment her name was announced as Miss Illinois County Fair Queen as “surreal. I didn’t think my name would even be called,” she said.

Josh Sabo, Executive Director of Heartland Housed, speaks recently to the Sangamon County Board.
Local
2 months ago
Heartland Housed works to improve Springfield’s homeless situation

Agency keeps increasing people who leave homelessness, but that’s offset somewhat by those entering it.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) runs from Detroit Lions linebacker al-Quadin Muhammad (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
2 months ago
Caleb Williams’ ‘ridiculous’ TD pass draws raves from his coach and teammates after Bears’ loss

Chicago, IL (AP) – Caleb Williams’ last throw in regulation was a backpedaling, fourth-down […]

Bears vs Rams
Sports
2 months ago
Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game

Chicago, IL (AP) – Matthew Stafford and Sean McVay shot knowing glances at each […]

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is the primary administrator of the state’s Medicaid program. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)
IL State News
2 months ago
Illinois Medicaid program faces looming funding crisis due to federal changes

New federal law will restrict a key revenue stream used to pay state’s share of Medicaid costs.

A political action committee supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate campaign launched its first ad this week, though a lapse in federal disclosure requirements briefly grounded the effort. (Screenshot from Illinois Future PAC YouTube video)
IL State News
2 months ago
PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad

The ad had to be revised after a rival campaign flagged federal disclosure violations.

: An excerpt of the lawsuit filed by five states against the federal government for its plan to freeze $10 billion in funding that helps to ensure access to child care. (Illustration by Capitol News Illinois, highlight added)
IL State News
2 months ago
States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’

Letters sent to the state cite unspecific claims of fraud and demand large amounts of documents to justify receiving benefits.

Local
2 months ago
City wants study for 19th St corridor

Train traffic will soon be just one a day.

Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Local
2 months ago
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln offers grants and scholarships

The Community Foundation is offering grants for business owners and scholarships for students.

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