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Local
39 minutes ago
Illinois Lottery promotes responsible play during problem gambling awareness month

Throughout March, the Illinois Lottery will distribute responsible gaming messaging through radio, outdoor advertising, digital and social media outreach, and in-store engagement with players and retailers.

Tommy -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
20 hours ago
Meet Tommy — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

“Tommy is a hunky orange and white gent.”

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Pet of the Week
21 hours ago
Meet Jelly Bean — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Jelly Bean is looking for a fresh start.

Crime
21 hours ago
Proposal: Harsher penalties for dogfighting in Springfield

A recent arrest inspires a new ordinance in Springfield.

SSGA
Local
23 hours ago
Thrive: A book for the community, by the community

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

Crime
23 hours 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
24 hours 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
24 hours ago
Even amid partial DHS shutdown, Illinois remains on edge over ICE coming back

State lawmakers, Chicago officials consider options against immigration officials.

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