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IL State News
4 hours ago
Mautino ready for retirement

Ten years as auditor general followed 24 as state rep.

liquor store
Local
6 hours ago
Illinois Liquor Control Commission launches new licensing and compliance portal

Agency says system will streamline applications and renewals statewide during 90-day transition period.

The state capitol building is seen in Springfield. (CNI file photo)
IL State News
6 hours ago
Illinois legislators introduce bills to regulate pricing based on personal data

Two bills would require companies to disclose the use of private data in price setting.

The Byron Nuclear Generating Station in Ogle County, Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Campbell)
IL State News
6 hours ago
What does Gov. JB Pritzker’s nuclear energy executive order do?

Governor says the new framework will prioritize affordability, safety and reliability.

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)
Sports
6 hours ago
Outfielder Michael Conforto agrees to a minor league deal with the Chicago Cubs

Conforto has agreed to a minor league deal with the Cubs that includes an invitation to major league camp for spring training.

Sports
6 hours ago
Shane Smith prepares for 2nd season with White Sox after shedding Rule 5 status

Smith has gone from the Rule 5 draft to the top of Chicago’s rotation and a leading candidate to start for the rebuilding White Sox on opening day.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 24: Chicago Streets and Sanitation snow plow blocks access to State street before Thanksgiving parade route, November 24, 2016 in Loop.
IL State News
6 hours ago
‘Abolish ICE’ gets most votes in Chicago snowplow-naming contest; ‘Stephen Coldbert’ also a winner

In a statement, Mayor Brandon Johnson thanked Chicago voters “for their unmatched creativity, sense of humor, and civic pride.”

Black history children's books
Local
11 hours ago
Families celebrate 5th annual Black Children’s Book Week in Springfield

The best part — children and adults got to leave with free books.

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