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Gray tabby cat with green eyes lounging on a purple perforated basket against a white textured wall.
Pet of the Week
7 hours ago
Meet Carter — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Carter is a “certified lap cat.”

Streak -- Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
7 hours ago
Meet Streak — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Streak hasn’t been lucky with adoptions. Maybe he will be with you!

Members of the Senate education budget committee listen as Crystal Mallory, of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, testifies in favor of a bill calling for full funding of the state’s Evidence-Based Funding formula. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
8 hours ago
Illinois lawmakers question progress under Evidence-Based Funding for public education

As 10th anniversary approaches, many districts remain underfunded, according to state data.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly is pictured in the governor’s office in Springfield in 2022. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Crime
8 hours ago
Illinois State Police investigating fatal ICE shooting of Silverio Villegas González

Man was killed during traffic stop during ‘Operation Midway Blitz’.

Illinois State University President Aondover Tarhule speaks to a Senate committee in Springfield on April 28, 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
8 hours ago
Striking ISU staff return to work after ratifying new 5-year contract

Union will drop lawsuit against university for allegedly using strikebreakers.

Customers and utility watchdogs took to Daley Plaza with signs and chanting to denounce Peoples Gas’ January rate hike request. The April 1, 2026, demonstration drew over 100 participants. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
8 hours ago
Cut with ‘an axe’: Watchdogs, AG call for massive cuts to Peoples Gas rate request

Testimony filed by the attorney general’s office urged regulators to slash the entire hike and return $4M to customers.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters
Local
9 hours ago
Horace Mann: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

Horace Mann expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.20 to $4.50 per share.

Chicago Bulls president and CEO Michael Reinsdorf, left, and the NBA basketball team's new executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham address the media at a news conference in Chicago, Wednesday, May 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Seligman)
Sports
9 hours ago
Bryson Graham is ready to take on the challenge of rebuilding the struggling Bulls

“When I think about it and I think about the greatness that’s in this building and what’s in these rafters and the championships that have been won here, it’s amazing,” Graham said Wednesday.

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