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Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain and former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore leave Chicago’s Dirksen Federal Courthouse on their separate sentencing dates in July after both were sentenced to two years in prison in connection to a bribery scheme centered on former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andrew Adams)

3 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

7th Circuit orders release, new trial for two ‘ComEd Four’ defendants

Release orders for influential lobbyist, former ComEd CEO came hours after appeals arguments.

Officials from the Department of Central Management Services testify before the legislative Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability about expected cost increases next year in the state employee group health insurance system. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

3 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Costs of state employee health benefits continue steep rise

Overall cost of health plans expected to rise 9%, to $4.6 billion.

A student uses his phone in school. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Sam Freeman)

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Will this be the year the state legislature approves a cellphone ban in schools?

Illinois is one of only eight states with no statewide restrictions on cellphones in classrooms.

Illinois Department of Corrections Director LaToya Hughes was confirmed as department director in October and has led it since 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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Lawmakers grill Department of Corrections after audit shows dozens of failures

Findings: Department violated state’s purchasing process, allows overtime pay for employees on leave.

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White Sox top prospect Noah Schultz has uneven MLB debut in loss to Rays

“I bounced back after the first inning,” Schultz said.

WYMG's "Classic Rock-a-Thon" for "Christmas Wish" is Friday, December 5.

3 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, Holiday Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

WYMG gets national award for ‘Christmas Wish’

WYMG is one of ten radio stations, television stations, or ownership groups being honored in 2026.

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Gregory gives an apology

"We really have a lot of work to do with racial tensions in this city."

Bishop Thomas John Paproclki spoke to reporters in May, 2025.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Paprocki ‘dismayed’ over Trump’s ‘verbal attacks’ on Pope Leo

"It is also blasphemous for President Trump to pretend he is Jesus...."

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Fire officials concerned about fireworks bill

Blasting 25 feet in all directions, this is no "sparkler."

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Food-stamp recipients to lawmakers: “Save our SNAP”

Feds put up hoops to jump through, say advocates.

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois youth turkey hunters get record harvest

That data, along with a participation rate of 30 percent, "reflect strong youth interest in turkey hunting, excellent hunting opportunities, and a robust statewide turkey population," said a news release.

Although the Urban League has taken this trip for 20 years, this is the first time they have had students accepted to universities on the spot.

3 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield teens heading to HBCUs after tour

Although the Urban League has taken this trip for 20 years, this is the first time they have had students accepted to universities on the spot.

3 weeks ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Illinois Innocence Project highlights impact, growth at 25-year milestone

"There's no other place that we know of that's doing this work," said Golden.

Millikin University has formally inaugurated Dr. Dean Pribbenow as its president.

3 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Millikin University formally inaugurates Pribbenow as president

Pribbenow took over as president in July 2025 after a nationwide search.

A farmer works into the evening hours in Macon County, Illinois. (Photo courtesy of Muirhead Farms)

3 weeks ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

For young people looking to take over Illinois farms, the costs can be steep

High input costs, a hefty estate tax and an older generation reluctant to retire are among the barriers young farmers face.

3 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

High energy prices, federal dollars turn nuke subsidies into ratepayer relief in northern Illinois

Advocates called the energy credits ‘a testament’ to pro-consumer legislation.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Blue Jays move Bieber to 60-day injured list after getting Sosa in trade with White Sox

His move to the 60-day IL clears a roster spot for the 26-year-old Sosa, who batted .212 with three RBIs in 12 games for the White Sox this season.

3 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports, ZZZ App Top Stories

Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and longtime NFL assistant, dies at 74

A respected defensive mind, McGinnis began his NFL career with the Chicago Bears in 1986 as linebackers coach, a season after the franchise won the Super Bowl.

A screenshot from a live stream of Tuesday night's Springfield City Council meeting showed Ald. Shawn Gregory, right, getting into a verbal argument with former Police Chief Michael Walton, left center in the picture.

3 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Mayor: Ex-chief broke no rules

Video does not make clear what he said off-mic.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Tom Holland says new ‘Spider-Man’ is the most emotional, most mature, yet

Tom Holland's Peter Parker is dealing with the reality of making his friends forget his identity in the upcoming "Spider-Man" movie.

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Levitt AMP Springfield music series releases 2026 schedule. See the full lineup here

Food, live music, family fun, and more.

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Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million

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