Legislation to end sub-minimum wages across Illinois unlikely to be passed before Friday
- May 23, 2024 3:51 pm|
Springfield student recognized for saving teacher during medical emergency
- May 23, 2024 12:47 pm|
IDNR and Illinois Conservation Police urge everyone to boat safely this holiday weekend
- May 23, 2024 6:42 am|
Healthy Jacksonville to host Summerfest event this upcoming June 12
- May 22, 2024 6:36 pm|
IDPH warns public about rabies after first two disease-carrying bats found around Illinois
- May 22, 2024 2:21 pm|
SPD continue Tuesday morning Sangamon Towers shooting investigation that left two injured at Springfield Memorial Hospital
- May 22, 2024 5:28 am|
Springfield woman arrested in connection with weekend death of Petersburg resident
- May 21, 2024 3:26 pm|
Illinois-based casting company held call for aspiring talent this past Sunday in Champaign County
- May 21, 2024 11:12 am|
Springfield man arrested last Tuesday charged with multiple drug charges
- May 21, 2024 7:44 am|
Springfield FBI Office warns of scam targeting Chinese residents
- May 20, 2024 8:06 pm|
Woman in custody following late-April Illinois State Capitol bomb threats in Springfield
A woman is in custody after bomb threats were made last month against two state facilities in Springfield. Gabrielle Williams was arrested last Thursday. Officials say the Illinois Department of Human Services received a call on April
17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market kicks off this Thursday at State Fairgrounds in Springfield
The 17th Annual Illinois Product Farmers Market kicks off this week. The event begins with “Opening Day” at the Market on Thursday at The Shed on the Illinois State Fairgrounds between 3:30 -7 p.m.. “Farmers markets have a
Illinois House advances legislation to consolidate early childhood services under single, new state agency
The Illinois House is advancing Governor Pritzker’s initiative to consolidate early childhood services under a single agency. The state Senate passed a bill late last week that would pave the way for the creation of a new
Largest downstate IL police union endorses Budzinski for reelection
On Monday morning, the Police Benevolent and Protective Association of Illinois announced their official endorsement of Representative Nikki Budzinski for the 13th Congressional District. In giving the organization’s approval to the Congresswoman, PBPA Director and Chief Legal
Sangamon County judge denies pre-trial release for one of two teenagers charged in third teens late-April death in Springfield
A Sangamon County judge is denying pre-trial release for one of the teens charged in the killing of a 16-year-old high school student last month in Springfield. Police say 16-year-old Dremone Patterson fired the shots that killed
Disgraced former Illinois Governor Blagojevich once again backs Donald Trump for presidency as 2024 election draws closer
Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich continues to support former President Donald Trump. The disgraced former governor backed Trump during a visit last weekend at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. Blagojevich served as governor from 2003 through 2009, when he
Raju: Public officials seek greater oversight of prescription drug middlemen
By DILPREET RAJU Capitol News Illinois draju@capitolnewsillinois.com As state lawmakers hold hearings targeting the role of pharmacy benefit managers – an influential arm in how the health insurance industry prices prescription drugs – multiple state agencies are
Updated: One dead, another injured after collision on Route 97 Saturday night
UPDATE: On Monday, May 13, Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the identity of the victim as Marjorie Hinds of Petersburg. Preliminary autopsy findings show Hinds died of multiple blunt force injuries as a result of the
Abbeduto: Labor-backed bill banning ‘captive audience’ meetings awaits House action
By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – With two weeks left before the General Assembly’s spring session is set to adjourn, negotiations continue on a labor union-backed initiative that would allow Illinoisans to skip religious
Nowicki: ‘Significant enough’ opposition to Pritzker’s revenue plan leads to call for cuts
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com When Gov. JB Pritzker proposed his budget for the upcoming fiscal year in February, he sought authority from lawmakers to raise more than $1 billion in revenue through various changes
Investigation ongoing after bouncer was shot in Springfield early Monday
An investigation is underway after a bouncer was shot in the parking lot of a Springfield bar. Authorities say the incident happened early Monday at The Cove on North Dirksen Parkway. The victim was treated at the
County and Springfield officials announce charges against two juveniles stemming from shooting death of 16-year-old boy
Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced First Degree Murder charges against two juveniles from an incident in which Keyon Day, 16, was shot multiple times and later died. Dremone Patterson, 16,