Category Archives: Local News
Remaining ‘Broadview Six’ protesters set for rare federal misdemeanor trial next week
Former 9th District congressional candidate Katherine "Kat" Abughazaleh addresses reporters following her Nov. 12, 2025, arraignment hearing in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel) ...
May 18, 2026
Springfield Park District Unveils Washington Park Botanical Garden Improvements
Springfield Park District officials unveiled extensive renovations to a 55-year-old landmark with a ribbon cutting on Monday morning. The conservatory dome at Washington Park Botanical Garden improvem...
May 18, 2026
IDPH Warns of Summer Pests
The Illinois Department of Public Health warns that warmer weather means increased exposure to illnesses by animals and other pests. IDPH says eliminating standing water and wearing longer clothing an...
May 18, 2026 CDC Global / CC
Springfield Gas Prices Down Slightly This Week
The average price of gasoline in the Springfield area has leveled in the past week, although it is about 70 cents higher than a month ago according to AAA. Today's average price for a gallon of regula...
May 18, 2026 Gas pump (Credit: Marek Studinski; UnSplash)
Chicago Based Voice Actors File Lawsuit Against Using Their Voice to Train AI
A group of well-known Chicago-based journalists, podcasters and voice actors filed nine class action lawsuits accusing tech giants like Google, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and others of "stealing" their ...
May 18, 2026
Illinois General Assembly Looking to Expand Access to Federal Discount Drug Program
A bill pending in the Illinois General Assembly that seeks to expand access to a federal discount drug program could end up costing Illinois employers millions of dollars a year. Capitol News Illinois...
May 18, 2026 Devon / Depositphotos.com
IDOT Announces Student Loan Repayment Program for Eligible Employees
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced last week it will soon repay up to $60,000 in student loans for eligible employees over four years as part of an initiative to lure recently graduat...
May 18, 2026 tumsasedgars / Depositphotos.com
Chicago Man Pleads Guilty in Amtrak Robbery
A Chicago man was sentenced to seven years in prison after pleading guilty to a robbery on an Amtrak train as it passed through Macoupin County last month. Macoupin County State's Attorney Jordan Garr...
May 15, 2026
Pritzker Discharged from Springfield Hospital Early Thursday Morning
Governor JB Pritzker was taken to a Springfield hospital late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, his campaign confirms to WMAY's Patrick Pfingsten in his "The Illinoize" newsletter. Pritzker...
May 15, 2026
Illinois Republicans Calling on Pritzker to Opt in to the Federal Scholarship Tax Program
Republican lawmakers are calling on Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into a federal program providing tax credits for donations to nonprofit organizations for K-12 scholarships. State Representati...
May 15, 2026