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David Becker, founder and executive director of the Center for Election Innovation and Research, is among 18 former Department of Justice attorneys who filed a brief in federal court in Illinois opposing the department’s lawsuit seeking access to the state’s unredacted voter registration database. (Screenshot of Zoom call by Capitol News Illinois)
IL State News
6 days ago
Former DOJ attorneys intervene in lawsuit seeking sensitive Illinois voter registration data

Illinois is among 30 jurisdictions being sued by Trump administration over access to voter data.

Crime
6 days ago
Pushback on SPD’s proposed armored truck

Two aldermen criticize “overpolicing” and “militarization.”

Local
7 days ago
Lawmaker introduces another school hair bill

Committee passes proposal to require non-public schools to honor hairstyles borne of religious beliefs.

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Sports
7 days ago
Illinois women earn No. 10 seed, open Big Ten Tournament play Wednesday

Fighting Illini to face Wisconsin in first round at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Sports
7 days ago
Local teams are still in high school basketball playoffs

Many Springfield-area girls and boys teams are still in championship contention!

The "Stork Stop" program provides baby clothing and postpartum supplies at no cost to patients in need.
Health & Wellness
7 days ago
OSF clinic in Forsyth launches ‘Stork Stop’ donation closet for families

Program provides baby clothing and postpartum supplies at no cost to patients in need.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 days ago
Pritzker: Clinton corrected himself; he and I were never on an Epstein plane

“President Clinton clearly was mistaken, and he corrected the mistake, to his credit,” said Pritzker.

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Local
7 days ago
Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month

Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.

Jane Ruby, president of the League of Women Voters of Chicago, speaks at a March 2, 2026 news conference introducing the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
7 days ago
Illinois lawmakers call for governor-appointed Epstein investigatory commission

Commission would investigate Illinois-based crimes connected to notorious sex trafficker.

IL State News
7 days ago
Pritzker’s name in Clinton’s mouth during Epstein testimony

LINK TO VIDEO
Pritzker’s team: Governor had nothing to do with Epstein.

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