Left to right: Jeff Rogers, Don Craven and Anna Brugmann.
Business
3 months ago
Illinois newsrooms receive $4 million from state through tax credits

A law passed in 2024 was designed, in part, to fill void created by news deserts.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
3 months ago
Man wanted, accused of shooting at officers before house ended up on fire

David Jordan, 70, Gibson City, is accused of shooting two officers, after which his home ended up on fire.

Pool water
Local
3 months ago
Lake Mattoon beach closed over algal bloom

People are being told to avoid the water. 

Food Scene
3 months ago
And the Golden Abe goes to …

Fairgoers can still vote for “people’s choice.”

Agriculture
3 months ago
Battle of the beers at the Illinois State Fair

“For the past ten years, we went from about forty breweries to over 300 breweries,” said Ray Stout, executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
3 months ago
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal

As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team.

Michelle Pankow is the new Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Local
3 months ago
Michele Pankow becomes first woman to be named Illinois State Fire Marshal

“It feels strange to say it, but it’s nice for sure,” Pankow said with a smile when asked about her new title.

Kristi Noem
IL State News
3 months ago
DHS Secretary Noem defends ICE tactics in second Illinois visit

Many cities or states who don’t cooperate with ICE say that it discourages immigrants who’ve been victims of crimes or witnesses from coming forward.

FILE - In this photo provided by NASA, astronaut James Lovell, Apollo 13 commander poses for a portrait in his space suit, Feb. 16, 1970. (AP Photo/NASA, File)
IL State News
3 months ago
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97

Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, NASA said in a statement on Friday.

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