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Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias
Local
4 hours ago
Giannoulias launches e-bike safety awareness campaign, calls for legislative action regulating high-speed vehicles

The Democrat said the micromobility industry is booming, but the number of crashes and tragedies is also rising.

Local
4 hours ago
Coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the coldest Februarys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

Larry Bell is charged with Attempted Murder for allegedly shooting a Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy.
Crime
22 hours ago
Deputy hospitalized after shooting in Peoria identified, suspect arrested

Larry Bell, 51, allegedly shot Deputy Jack Evans.

Fawn -- Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
22 hours ago
Meet Fawn — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

“…unfortunately, the longest resident at the shelter.”

Hazel -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
22 hours ago
Meet Hazel — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Rare, but a “sweet cuddler”!

Matthew Crowder and Michael Gonzales
Crime
23 hours ago
Two arrested after shooting in Taylorville

Shooting and standoff with Taylorville Police happened early Monday.

Local
24 hours ago
District 186 prepares to ‘displace’ teachers

“Nobody’s losing their job,” says Gill.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)
Local
24 hours ago
Pritzker drops $5M to boost Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in Senate race

Krishnamoorthi gives $33,000 to immigrant advocacy groups after receiving controversial donation.

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