Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson
Crime
21 hours ago
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes

President Donald Trump has deployed the first of 800 National Guard members to Washington, D.C. But, the Republican president is setting his sights on other cities including Baltimore, Chicago, Los Angeles and Oakland, California.

Gov. JB Pritzker takes questions during a news conference Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
21 hours ago
DOJ demands sensitive Illinois voter registration data after state responds

Elections board offered partially redacted data; federal officials insist on complete database

Rice crop
Agriculture
3 days ago
U of I researcher leads groundbreaking development in rice breeding

A rising global population with growing economic power means demand for high-quality grain will continue to increase, making efficient and cost-effective breeding programs essential.

Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer
Sports
3 days ago
U of I quarterback Luke Altmyer named to Manning Award watchlist

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl to honor the college football achievements of Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning.

National
3 days ago
Texas Democrats set plan to end nearly 2-week walkout over Republicans’ redraw of US House maps

Texas House Democrats said in a statement that attorneys have told them they must return to the state to “build a strong public legislative record” for an upcoming legal battle against a new map.

IL State News
4 days ago
IL Republicans say momentum, values, are on their side

State GOP chair Kathy Salvi: “Through our hard work in all 102 counties, we brought Trump’s numbers to within single digits” in Illinois.

Governor JB Pritzker signs several union-backed bills at the Springfield AFL-CIO headquarters.
Local
4 days ago
On Republican Day at the State Fair, Pritzker signs workers’ protection bills at Springfield union office

Labor leaders and Democrats claim President Trump is trying to do away with worker protections.

David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
4 days ago
Manhunt continues for 70-year-old suspect in shooting of two officers in Gibson City

The deputy, a six-year veteran, sustained gunshot wounds to the left knee and arm. The GCPD officer, on the force for one year, was hit in the left hip.

Agriculture
4 days ago
Horse dead after accident during state fair harness racing

An accident happened Wednesday during harness racing.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, and investor Howard G. Buffett, participate in a news conference on human trafficking Wednesday in Decatur.
Crime
4 days ago
State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group

The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

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