Ruiz-Branch: How IL’s grid plans will focus on underserved communities
Judith Ruiz-Branch Illinois News Connection Illinois plans to spend $1.5 billion through 2027 in…
Belkoura: Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on a challenge to Illinois’ concealed carry law
By ISMAEL M. BELKOURA For Capitol News Illinois and Medill Illinois News…
UIS partnering with Green Flower to provide online course for entry into marijuana industry
When Illinois legalized marijuana, a lot of new businesses popped up, and…
Myers Building auction in Downtown Springfield postponed again, still hoping to find new ownership
The auction for the Myers Building in downtown Springfield has been postponed,…
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Pritzker announces renewed funding for local food program IL-EATS
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has announced $14.7 million in federal grant funding will be used to extend the the state’s Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative…
IL Attorney General joins court filing to protect EPA’s “forever chemicals” rule from dismissal
As part of a coalition of 18 states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame…
Illinois Fire Marshal offers carbon monoxide safety advice for winter heating
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is encouraging residents to…
(Updated) Fire in Springfield near 8th street & S. Grand Ave; public warned to avoid area
Updated, January 18, 2025: The office of Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon…
Hundsdorfer: Sangamon County enters agreement to end DOJ investigation
By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com Sangamon County, its sheriff’s office…
Voting for new Illinois state flag continues online until mid-February
Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag.…
Group of Springfield Police Officers headed to Washington DC in run up to presidential inauguration
A group of Springfield police officers is preparing to head to Washington,…
Trump to shift the course of US climate policy starting on Day 1
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On the first day…
Trump administration to acknowledge only a person’s gender assigned at birth, officials say
Shawn Thew/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is expected…
Trump will rename Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' among 1st executive orders
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Among the first executive orders…
What to know about Trump's immigration and border executive actions
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On a call with…
2 people arrested with fire truck while impersonating firefighters at LA wildfires: Police
Jason Ryan/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (LOS ANGELES) — Two people from Oregon…
Trump to order 'national energy emergency,' issue 'memorandum on inflation' as part of executive actions
Valerie Plesch/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump will order…
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