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Local
1 week ago
Report on reparations

The chair of a state commission points out Sonya Massey is a descendant of a 1908 Race Riot victim.

Tommy -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 week ago
Meet Tommy — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Tommy is a hunky orange and white gent.”

Jelly Bean -- Friends of SCAC DOTW
Pet of the Week
1 week ago
Meet Jelly Bean — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Jelly Bean is looking for a fresh start.

Crime
1 week ago
Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield

A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.

Gena English-Wheat, 59, arrested February 24 on a charge of Concealment of Death.
Crime
1 week ago
Woman charged with hiding elderly Springfield woman’s death

Gena English-Wheat, 59, charged with Concealment of Death.

SSGA
Local
1 week ago
Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance (SSGA) published a […]

Crime
1 week ago
Mom: Keep abuser away from my kid

She says Taylorville schools did not effectively protect her daughter.

Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim stands with supporters outside the Illinois State Board of Elections in Springfield on petition filing day on Oct. 27, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 week ago
Comptroller Susana Mendoza endorses Holly Kim to be her successor

Pritzker is appearing in ads supporting Rep. Margaret Croke in the primary.

Border Patrol agent wears a body camera in Chicago in October. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
1 week ago
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back

State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.

Students with the Illinois Prevention Network at the Capitol on Wednesday pushing bills aimed at drug regulation and reduction. (Medill Illinois News Bureau, courtesy of Kate Bell, Illinois Prevention Network)
IL State News
1 week ago
High schoolers flood state Capitol to advocate for drug abuse prevention bills

Proposals include regulating kratom, lowering the legal blood-alcohol content for driving to 0.05.

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