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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem poses with Illinois Republicans during a May 2025 visit to Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jade Aubrey)

4 weeks ago

After fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, Illinois Democrats seek Kristi Noem’s impeachment

Kelly’s impeachment push is likely symbolic at this point due to Democrats’ minority status in the U.S. House.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: One dead, one injured, after Springfield east side shooting

Police are still investigating.

An industrial-scale battery storage facility at G&W Electric in Bolingbrook, which was installed in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)

4 weeks ago

Pritzker signs major energy reform bill amid projected shortages

Environmental, labor and consumer rights activists celebrate passage.

4 weeks ago

U of I President to step down in 2027

University of Illinois Systems President, Tim Killeen, to step down in 2027

4 weeks ago

Bailey lays out campaign ‘Blueprint’

GOP guv candidate says Pritzker should quit obsessing over Trump and start caring about Illinoisans.

A bullet hole is seen in the windshield as law enforcement officers work at the scene of a shooting involving federal law enforcement agents, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)

4 weeks ago

Pritzker: Minnesota woman posed no threat

Governor says the agents are not trained for the job.

Quantorius Courtney

4 weeks ago

Man out on pretrial release arrested after home shot up in Jacksonville

No one was hurt in the shooting. 

High School Girls Basketball

4 weeks ago

Illinois Girls High School Basketball Poll

Look here for the AP Girls Basketball polls in Classes 1A-4A!

High School Boys Basketball

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Illinois Boys High School Basketball Poll

Look here for the AP Boys Basketball polls in Classes 1A-4A!

FILE - St. Louis Blues goalie Glenn Hall, top right, is pinned to his net waiting to make a save on a Montreal Canadians shot as Blues' Noel Picard (4) tries to block the puck while Canadiens' John Ferguson (22) and Ralph Backstorm wait for a rebound in the third period of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup game, May 5, 1968. (AP Photo/Fred Waters, File)

4 weeks ago

Glenn Hall, whose NHL goalie starts streak may never be broken, dies at age 94

A pioneer of the butterfly style of goaltending of dropping to his knees, Hall backstopped Chicago to the Stanley Cup in 1961.

Illinois is six months away from having a new state agency responsible for early childhood education programs.

4 weeks ago

IL Department of Early Childhood to officially launch this summer

Recommendations to consolidate early childhood programs into one state agency first surfaced five years ago.

Albert Nacteta-Ngandjui

4 weeks ago

Springfield man arrested for DUI crash injuring police officer

According to a police report, witnesses said Albert Nacteta-Ngandjui ran a red light, hitting an officer in the squad car. 

4 weeks ago

Names of a mother and daughter killed in a vehicle crash released

A 37-year-old Riverton woman and her 8-year-old daughter are the victims

Lincoln Land Community College Professional Development Institute

4 weeks ago

LLCC launches Professional Development Institute

Lincoln Land Community College now offers a variety of professional development programs.

Domestic violence awareness

4 weeks ago

New Illinois law protects workers who document violence using work devices

Amendment to VESSA ensures employees cannot be disciplined for recording evidence of abuse on employer-provided technology.

4 weeks ago

Illinois mother wins $350,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot

Winner says Christmas Day drawing brought an unexpected start-of-year blessing.

4 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Crime Stoppers Trivia Night to be held January 31

January 31 at the BOS Center.

Matt Seaman

4 weeks ago

Williamsville-Sherman School Board president resigns; search begins for replacement

No reason was given for Matt Seman's resignation.

Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks at a news conference at the Illinois Capitol in May 2023. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)

4 weeks ago

Illinois House speaker calls Bears stadium ask ‘insensitive’ amid budget pressures

Franchise threatened to move to Indiana if Illinois lawmakers don’t lend a hand.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading, “We are NOT the gas company’s ATM!” at a protest held by consumer, environmental and community activists on Jan. 6, 2026. The group was criticizing Peoples Gas’ filing that sought to raise gas delivery rates in 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

4 weeks ago

UPDATED: Peoples Gas files $202 million rate increase request with Illinois regulatory body

Consumer advocates call the request ‘unconscionable’ and vow to fight it.

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