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1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Sean Grayson Trial: Day 1 Blog

Check back here for live coverage of the first day of jury selection in the Sean Grayson trial.

1 week ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Beardstown man facing charges after gun shot outside home

The man was arrested for reckless discharge of a firearm and disorderly conduct.

Ann Gillespie, a former state senator who is now the state’s insurance department director, is pictured at a news conference with Gov. JB Pritzker and others in 2023. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

State-based health insurance marketplace opens amid federal budget stalemate

Consumers likely to see premium hikes; many expected to drop coverage.

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

A monument for Gold Star families

"We represent families who stood behind the names."

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘No Kings Since 1776’

"No Kings" rallies around the nation, including Springfield.

United Airlines plane in Chicago

1 week ago in IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago

The second plane had its horizonal stabilizer struck and was not moving when the planes hit, officials said.

A man in military-style fatigues walks outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview on Oct. 9. National Guard troops were deployed to the facility earlier in the day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

1 week ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority.

1 week ago in Health & Wellness, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Spotlight on stroke awareness: BEFAST

Recognizing a stroke early can save a life.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Reps. Robin Kelly and Raja Krishnamoorthi were the fundraising leaders in the Democratic Senate primary, according to quarterly finance reports. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race

Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.

Ret. Maj. Gen. Randy Manner condemns the use of military troops to support domestic law enforcement at an Oct. 16 news conference alongside Gov. JB Pritzker and other retired military officers. Also pictured, from left to right: Lt. Gen. Charles Luckey, Gov. JB Pritzker, Maj. Gen. William Enyart, Capt. Janessa Goldbeck, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton and Rear Adm. Michael Smith. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)

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

Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois

Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.

The Republican candidates for governor who are leading the fundraising race include former state Sen. Darren Bailey, conservative researcher Ted Dabrowski and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick. (Capitol News Illinois photos and illustration by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor

Bailey working to establish funding sources after late entry into race he won 4 years ago.

Gov. JB Pritzker and wife MK are pictured at an event at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library in Springfield in April 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts. Read the returns here

Governor says 'I like to play cards' as returns show $1.4M in gambling income.

Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon

2 weeks ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield’s iconic Carillon may be growing!

Plans are underway to build a museum and event space adjacent to the tower.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Curt Cignetti's new deal shows Indiana isn't content with being known as just a basketball school. Indiana announced a new eight-year contract with its football coach worth at least $92.8 million on Thursday, rewarding him for pushing the Hoosiers into national championship contention in just two seasons.

2 weeks ago in National

Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton, who served as national security adviser to President Donald Trump during his first term and later became a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

gas rate hike

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

Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability

A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.

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