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Chatham Issues Burn Ban
The burn ban includes residential yard waste and the open burning of agricultural waste.
3h ago
Springfield Gas Prices Drop Slightly
Gasoline prices in the Springfield area dropped slightly from a week ago according to Triple-A. The average price of a gallon...
9h ago
New Video of Charlie Kirk's Suspected Killer Released
Authorities in Utah released new video Thursday night that shows the suspected killer of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk...
9h ago
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Lawsuits pile up as Illinois lags on reforming tax sale laws
Frank Moore felt the sting of the state's tax sale laws when he lost his home after a mix-up over unpaid property taxes. He n...
17h ago
Miller, LaHood, Bost File Congressional Resolution in Relation to Charli Kirk Assassination
Mary Miller, Darrin LaHood and Mike Bost have filed a Congressional Resolution they say condemns the assassination of Charlie...
Sep 11, 2025
St. Louis Cardinals Legend Ozzie Smith Scheduled to Speak at Fundraiser
St. Louis Cardinals legend Ozzie Smith will be coming to Springfield next year. Smith is scheduled to give the keynote addres...
Sep 11, 2025
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Illinois Leaders React to Shooting Death of Charlie Kirk
Governor JB Pritzker called the attack "horrifying," adding that "political violence has no place in this coun...
Sep 11, 2025
Illinois Department of Corrections to Start Electronically Scanning Incoming Mail
The Illinois Department of Corrections has enacted an emergency rule to prevent contraband from entering its prisons through ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Forsyth Couple Deaths Determined to be Murder -Suicide
Investigators said evidence indicated 65-year-old Dr. William Frame shot his 63-year-old wife Lorie Frame and shot himself wi...
Sep 11, 2025
Under emergency rule, Illinois prisons begin withholding physical mail
Pinckneyville Correctional Center is pictured in southern Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) Article ...
Sep 11, 2025
Memorial Health Hospitals to Offer Free Breast Exams in October
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Memorial Health hospitals will be offering free breast exams for women ...
Sep 10, 2025
Taylorville Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison on Child Pornography Charges
A Taylorville man has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted on one count of Class 1 child pornography.
Sep 10, 2025
Sangamon County Authorities Investigating Death of a Man Found in Cabbage Patch Neighborhood
The coroner's office and sheriff's office detectives were called to Woodward Avenue and Henry Street at about 6:30 am where t...
Sep 10, 2025
UIS First Year Student Enrollment Has Increased This Semester
The 312 first-year student enrollment this fall is a 19 percent increase from one year ago.
Sep 10, 2025
Fighting Illini Announce Stadium Name Change
A University of Illinois alumnus has donated 100 million dollars to Fighting Illini athletics and the university's Memorial S...
Sep 10, 2025
P. Scott Neville Jr. chosen as next chief justice on Illinois Supreme Court
Justice P. Scott Neville is pictured during the 2022 swearing-in ceremony of Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis. (Capitol News Ill...
Sep 10, 2025
Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois
Former state senator and unsuccessful candidate for governor and later Congress Darren Bailey is pictured at the 2023 Illinoi...
Sep 09, 2025
Harlem Globetrotters Coming to BOS Center in January
Tickets for the event go on sale September 22nd at 10a.
Sep 09, 2025
New Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Elected
The Illinois Supreme Court has voted in a new Chief Justice. Justice Scott Neville, Jr. Will become the 123rd Chief Justice f...
Sep 09, 2025
Grand Jury Indicts Edward Massey on Second-Degree Murder Charges
Massey was initially arrested for aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and possessi...
Sep 09, 2025
Springfield Police Use Necessary Force in Saturday Evening Arrest
Police said Rush struggled with officers for several minutes and removed equipment from their duty vests before pepper spray ...
Sep 09, 2025
Bailey Expected to Announce Run for Governor Next Week
Bailey lost to Governor JB Pritzker by around 13-points in 2022. His running mate will be Cook County GOP Chairman Aaron Del ...
Sep 09, 2025
Jacksonville Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison
A Cass County jury convicted Benchy Couloute after a two-and-a-half-day trial in July. Cass County State's Attorney Craig Mil...
Sep 09, 2025
