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Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. Experts in constitutional law and the military say the Insurrection Act gives presidents tremendous power with few restraints. Recent statements by former President Donald Trump raise questions about how he might use it if he wins another term. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

AP: Trump hints at expanded role for the military within the US. A legacy law gives him few guardrails

November 29, 2023 5:27 am|

By GARY FIELDS Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Experts in constitutional law and the military say the Insurrection…

Former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann speaks to reporters outside the federal courthouse in Springfield on Monday after he was granted another delay in his corruption trial, which was set for this week. McCann was also granted a last-minute motion to ditch his federal public defender in order to represent himself. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)

Meisel: Former GOP senator, third-party governor candidate to represent himself in corruption trial

November 28, 2023 9:00 pm|

Sam McCann fires court-appointed attorneys on trial’s scheduled start date By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD…

Former state Sen. Darren Bailey, who ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2022 and is a 2024 GOP candidate for Congress, records a video from the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Nov. 27. Candidates wishing to be in a lottery to appear first on the ballot in the 2024 primary election had to be in line by 8 a.m. Monday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

Nowicki: Candidates for 2024 primary brave cold for potential ballot advantage

November 28, 2023 6:00 pm|

Hundreds of hopefuls aim to claim top spot on ballot By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD…

A map submitted to the Illinois Commerce Commission by Wolf Carbon Solutions showing their preferred route for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline. (Photo taken from ICC testimony)

Adams: Iowa-Illinois carbon dioxide pipeline application withdrawn

November 28, 2023 3:05 pm|

Wolf Carbon Solutions “remains committed” to the project, plans to refile application By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois…

Professional Gas Heating Technician with Natural Gas Detector Device in His Hands Looking For Potential Leaks Inside the Heating Furnace System.

Ameren warns Illinoisans about natural gas leaks as temperatures continue dropping

November 28, 2023 2:04 pm|

Ameren Illinois wants natural gas customers to remember a short and simple phrase as they switch on their furnaces…

New General Assembly bill would cover costs of transportation after colonoscopy exams

November 27, 2023 1:19 pm|

Who doesn’t’ hate to drive home after a colonoscopy? Under a bill proposed by Republican state representative Jennifer…

The Illinois Supreme Court is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)

Meisel: State high court skeptical municipal police and fire pension consolidation hurt retirees’ voting rights

November 26, 2023 5:00 pm|

Pensioners challenged 2019 law that consolidated 649 funds for higher returns By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com…

An Illinois State Police squad car is pictured in a file photo. This week the agency agreed to hold more public hearings on its assault weapon registration process, although the existing emergency rules governing the process will remain in effect. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)

ISP releases first-ever law-enforcement guidebook concerning homelessness

November 26, 2023 10:22 am|

The Illinois State Police has released its first-ever guidebook for law enforcement officers on homelessness. The guidebook was…

Springfield’s Shale Street between Ash and Clark to close starting next Monday

November 24, 2023 8:41 am|

The City of Springfield has announced that Shale Street between Ash and Clark will be closed for road…

La Salle County Jail Superintendent Edgcomb dispels misconceptions concerning SAFE-T Act in recent Peru Rotary Club presentation

November 22, 2023 7:55 pm|

Now that cash bail has been eliminated in Illinois, its effects are becoming clearer. La Salle County Jail…

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