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Children play outside at Our World of Learning Child Development Center in Alexander County in December 2024. (File photo by Julia Rendleman)
IL State News
24 minutes ago
Feds can’t withhold social service funds from 5 Democratic states amid fraud claims, judge rules

The states affected include California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

Marimar Martinez looks at her attorney with tears in her eyes as he speaks to press about the lingering impact the shooting has had on her after a Feb. 6, 2026, hearing to modify the protective order sealing evidence in her case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
34 minutes ago
Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez

Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.

Ted Dabrowski talks to fellow Republicans at a State Central Committee meeting in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
41 minutes ago
Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor

Dabrowski said Republicans need to try something new to beat Pritzker in 2026.

Mandy Eaton, CEO of Memorial Health
Health & Wellness
18 hours ago
CEO of Memorial Health talks about healthcare’s future

Now rural and suburban areas will see more ways to gain better access to the specific care they need.

An aerial look at a data center.
Local
2 days ago
Data center vote scheduled for March

Sangamon County board will tentatively vote on a data center March 23.

Business
3 days ago
Gas price spike possible

The state opted out of a waiver in hopes of approval for E-15.

Health
Local
3 days ago
IL bill could create IDPH health misinformation response unit, offer public health literacy grants

The proposal also calls on the Illinois State Board of Education to work with the Department of Public Health to create guidance for schools to teach health literacy in comprehensive health courses.

A Springfield Figure Skating Club member takes to the ice at the Nelson Center.
Sports
3 days ago
Before sunrise, Springfield Figure Skating Club chases big dreams on the ice

The Springfield Figure Skating Club is hosting its showcase, “Spotlight On Ice: Hits and Heroes,” next month.

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