×

Latest News


FILE: Megan Jeyifo, executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund, speaks to members of the Illinois delegation on Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
1 hour ago
Illinois’ abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demand

Number of out-of-state people seeking care in Illinois continues to increase.

Northwestern University sign
Sports
2 hours ago
Northwestern center Jackson Carsello gets injunction restoring eligibility for 2026 season

The NCAA ruled the 2021 season should have counted as Carsello’s redshirt season, arguing he was healthy enough to have played.

Meridian Elementary School in Blue Mound suffered damage in Wednesday's severe weather.
Local
4 hours ago
Meridian Elementary won’t open in August due to heavy storm damage

Extreme winds seriously damaged the building and ripped off part of the roof, while rain then left water damage in several classrooms.

Local
4 hours ago
Illinois junk fees ban arrives on Pritzker’s desk

Sponsors said junk fees cost an average family of four $3,200 annually.

ADM Decatur
Local
4 hours ago
ADM to invest $103 million in improvements to Decatur facilities

Although ADM could have invested anywhere in the country, its roots run deep in Decatur.

Man in a dark suit and blue tie speaks at a podium with a sign reading 'Investing in Our Capital City' in Springfield, Illinois, flanked by flags and lockers in the background.
Local
1 day ago
Pritzker to tour storm damage

The governor is frustrated with FEMA and adds Trump is not credible on Chicago violence.

Baseball field with infield dirt, green grass, and empty stands under a clear blue sky, viewed from the dugout area behind a chain-link fence.
Local
1 day ago
Lucky Horseshoes welcome legends and pro baseball women

Legends Game 5 took place this past Saturday Night! Live from Robin Roberts Stadium. Stars of tomorrow got to meet the stars of yesterday right on the ball field. Former Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinal players took the field with Lucky Horseshoe players and the newly announced Women’s Pro Baseball League.

A Nokomis Police squad car.
Local
1 day ago
Nokomis officer relieved from shift after reported incident, internal review underway

The mayor says it was in reference to an incident at Casey’s.

What's Happening