Montana is the Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Montana — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

A “ginger dreamboat” and a “certified lap cat”

Bonnie is the Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
4 months ago
Meet Bonnie — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Bonnie has been at the shelter the longest, and is ready for a permanent home

Smoke is seen in the distance after a house exploded Sunday in Warrensburg.
Local
4 months ago
UPDATE: Two dead after house explosion in Warrensburg

It’s not yet clear what caused the explosion, as an investigation continues

WICS-TV logo
Business
4 months ago
Newschannel 20 and several sister stations officially sold

Other than the change in ownership, it’s not clear what the sale will mean for the future of WICS-TV.

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, left, meets with independent pharmacy owners, including Dave Bagot of Petersburg Pharmacy (right), in Petersburg on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Ben Szalinski)
IL State News
4 months ago
Trump’s ‘big bill’ takes center stage in Illinois’ U.S. Senate race

Democratic candidates want Illinoisans to ‘understand the ripple effects’ of cuts

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IL State News
4 months ago
Illinois Lottery celebrates ‘Lottery Week’ with prizes, partnerships, and community impact

Nearly 99% of Illinois Lottery proceeds go to the Common School Fund, supporting K-12 public education.

IL State News
4 months ago
Champaign County employees ratified new union contract by overwhelming margin

An “overwhelming” majority of employees approved the deal

Lontray Clark, wanted for a Chicago murder/arson, was arrested in Springfield.
Crime
4 months ago
Man charged with Chicago murders, arson arrested in Springfield

Suspect was targeting his ex-girlfriend and another man, but the fire allegedly killed four others

Rep. Nikki Budzinski meets with local leaders in Champaign.
Business
4 months ago
Budzinski wants to protect manufacturing extension partnership amid proposed federal cuts

“Cutting this program would be pulling the rug out from under the very companies that are building our economy.”

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Local
4 months ago
MADD: Drinking and driving is an even bigger problem in the summer months

Drunk driving doesn’t just happen on the roads

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