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As Illinois House returns to Springfield, Democrats focus on Trump

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) – Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion,…

1 week ago

State high court rejects challenge to wind-generated transmission line

Project still faces funding challenges after Trump administration cancels federal loan.

1 week ago

Rose enters rare air as he joins Jordan, Pippen, Sloan and Love as only Bulls with retired numbers

Rose joined Michael Jordan (23), Scottie Pippen (33), Jerry Sloan (4) and Bob Love (10) as the only players whose numbers have been retired by the team.

1 week ago

New IL law requires annual report on prison hospice care

More than 1,000 prisoners are 65 or older, and a growing number of those people need end-of-life care and support services.

1 week ago

Winter Storm Warning to expire earlier, as cold weather takes hold again

NWS: 4.3 inches of snow in Springfield as of 6 a.m. Sunday.

1 week ago

Memorial Health: Donate blood and save lives

Lori Kirbach, Memorial Health Lab Specialist, explains the different types of blood donations and their benefits.

1 week ago

Teen killed, three others injured in Morgan County crash

The accident is still under investigation.

1 week ago

Saturday update: Winter Storm Warning continues, energy conversation cancelled

An energy conservation order was in effect for a short period of time late Saturday morning.

1 week ago

Honoring MLK with Day of Service at UIS

"This event means a lot to me because it's a great way to give back and also honor the legacy of Dr. King, Jr.," said Corinna Thomas, student representative.

2 weeks ago

Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday and Sunday; city issues Snow Emergency

NWS: 4-9 inches of snow is expected, mostly late Saturday night through Sunday evening.

2 weeks ago

White Sox add right-hander Seranthony Domínguez to their bullpen, AP source says

Domínguez, 31, played for Baltimore and Toronto last year, going 4-4 with a 3.16 ERA and two saves in 67 games.

2 weeks ago

HSHS St. John’s Hospital announces 2025 Colleague of the Year

Doug Thurman was awarded Colleague of the Month in July.

2 weeks ago

Why audio advertising can be more powerful than visual ads

Audio is a powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. And we can help!

2 weeks ago

ComEd files $15.3 billion grid plan proposal addressing rising demand

Utility watchdogs expressed disappointment, calling the plan ‘bloated’.

2 weeks ago

Illinois saw no fatal expressway shootings last year

State Police credit expanded highway camera surveillance system for the decline.

2 weeks ago

State investigating landlord of Chicago apartments raided by immigration agents

Reports indicate raid led to no charges or apprehension of violent gang members.

2 weeks ago

Citizens Club hosts discussion on county mental health

The commission is pitching the idea of a formation for a county-wide 708 Mental Health Board through a 0.5 percent sales tax increase in Sangamon County.

2 weeks ago

Trump administration tells agencies to compile data on money sent to Democratic states

It asks for a swath of information about money flowing to California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and the District of Columbia.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Illinois surgeon pleads not guilty to the killings of his ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio

OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois, where McKee was working at the time of his arrest, declined to provide specific information on the dates of his employment.

2 weeks ago

Judge rules Trump administration must keep funding child care subsidies in 5 states for now

The ruling from U.S. District Judge Vernon Broderick extends by two weeks a temporary one issued earlier this month that blocked the federal government from holding back the money from California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York.

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