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FILE - Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch speaks to reporters at the Illinois Capitol in January, 2026.
Local
19 hours ago
Crouch says if elected, last two years have prepared her for next four; questions opponent’s commitment to department

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Sangamon County Sheriff Paula Crouch — looking for […]

Side-profile of a blonde woman in a dark blue top speaking to reporters, microphones labeled Capitol City Now in front of her.
Local
21 hours ago
Budzinski on veterans’ issues

Buzdinski meets with her veterans’ advisory council in Springfield.

The Baldwin Energy Complex in southwestern Illinois is set to shut down at the end of 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)
IL State News
23 hours ago
Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short

Non-union workers at a southern Illinois coal mine didn’t receive the same benefits as unionized workers, the study found.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Sports
23 hours ago
Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.

Chicago, IL April 22, 2025, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, side by side, across the street, government, downtown, loop, business, district
Crime
23 hours ago
Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured

No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

Chicago, IL April 17, 2025, Coco food delivery robot cart going down the sidewalk, automated
IL State News
24 hours ago
Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.

Harm reduction products offered by Springfield's Intricate Minds.
Local
1 day ago
Intricate Minds opens second Springfield location to expand harm reduction services

Nonprofit now offers 45 hours of services a week after adding a site at First Presbyterian Church.

Yellow school bus passes by urban building on a sunny day in the city
Local
1 day ago
District 186: More complaints about school buses

Buses still are not at 95 percent on-time goal.

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