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Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot

18 hours ago by Beth Hundsdorfer

Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where

Illinois Department of Corrections may have moved Sean Grayson out of state.

18 hours ago by Dave Dahl

County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms

New info developed in 2025 on Auburn woman missing since 1987.

Jacksonville Police Department

23 hours ago by WAND-TV

Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion

Police identified the suspect as Tynajah M. Lane of Jacksonville. Lane has been arrested on preliminary charges of home invasion and aggravated assault.

District 186 Board member Micah Miller, left, speaks during the most recent board meeting.

24 hours ago by Will Stevenson

Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.

3 weeks ago by Capitol City Now

Everything you need to know to vote in the March primary in Springfield

Sean Grayson's new Sangamon County Jail mugshot

18 hours ago by Beth Hundsdorfer

Former deputy in Sonya Massey killing serving prison sentence, but state officials won’t say where

18 hours ago by Dave Dahl

County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms

Jacksonville Police Department

23 hours ago by WAND-TV

Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion

District 186 Board member Micah Miller, left, speaks during the most recent board meeting.

24 hours ago by Will Stevenson

Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales

3 weeks ago by Capitol City Now

Everything you need to know to vote in the March primary in Springfield

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A flock of birds flies past the dome of the Illinois Capitol in Springfield on Oct. 30, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

16 minutes ago

Events throughout March in Springfield for residents and tourists alike

The Railyard opens, and there’s a parade!

Lincoln Library - Springfield's Public Library

34 minutes ago

More Black History Month activities at Lincoln Library

February is Black History Month.

Diners sit at bar patios near Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs, before a home game against the Orioles on Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

18 hours ago

Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

The outfielder is expected to compete for a reserve role.

Bates -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

Pet of the Week

18 hours ago

Meet Bates — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Just look at that smile on Bates!

Gerald and Poppy -- Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

Pet of the Week

18 hours ago

Meet Gerald and Poppy — Meow Mobile Cats of the Week

Siblings that came to the shelter together want to go home together.

Megan Jeyifo, executive director of Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks at a news conference announcing the Prairie State Access Fund in January. (Submitted photo taken by Alicia Hurtado, Chicago Abortion Fund)

18 hours ago

As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges

Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.

1 day ago

Medical debt relief program tops $1B erased

The program is two years old.

Lola -- Animal Protective League Cat of the Week

Pet of the Week

2 days ago

Meet Lola — APL Cat of the Week

A sweet, “quiet beauty.”

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