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3 weeks ago

Pritzker reports more than $9M in income on 2025 tax returns, not including blind trust

Governor’s wealth topped $4B within the last year.

3 weeks ago

‘Partial win for customers’: ICC approves $82 million rate hike for Nico

The amount was negotiated through an earlier settlement with the attorney general’s office.

3 weeks ago

CORRECTED: Grayson appeal is vacated

His death certificate comes from Rhode Island.

3 weeks ago

Tesla’s new Roadster car can thrust itself in the air. But don’t expect to drive it anytime soon

Musk said production for consumers won't begin until 2028.

3 weeks ago

Women in business

A movement for the women is not only in sports.

3 weeks ago

Medical debt milestone

State and Cook County programs combined have helped 1.5M Illinoisans erase $2.4B.

3 weeks ago

Not guilty plea in deputy-pedestrian accident

Off-duty Lt. Andrew Henton struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

3 weeks ago

Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying boat burglar

Man caused damage to a boat at East Side Marine.

3 weeks ago

Chicago Catholics rally for prayer in Pope Leo’s hometown after his lung cancer diagnosis

Catholics in Chicago and around the world met the news of Leo's lung cancer diagnosis with shock, concern and support for the 71-year-old.

3 weeks ago

UPDATED: Lanes reopen after fatal crash

The victim is from New York.

3 weeks ago

Fire training for Springfield Fire will lead to a new building for a new UIS program

Firefighters get training, while UIS saves on demolition ahead of a new building going up.

3 weeks ago

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular returns to Washington Park this weekend

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — More than 2,000 illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will be on display at Washington Park this weekend…

3 weeks ago

Sangamon County Board wants more discussion before changing meeting dates

Members and residents don't like the conflict between the two meetings.

3 weeks ago

Netflix is laying off 6% of its workforce, in biggest round of job cuts at streaming giant in years

Beyond the memo from its chief executives, Netflix declined to comment further about Wednesday's cuts.

3 weeks ago

Domestic battery investigation leads to discovery of drugs, guns near Rochester

Sheriff: 18 guns, cannabis, drug equipment discovered.

3 weeks ago

Three weeks out, Pritzker and Bailey debate

Tuesday's debate was the only one Pritzker and Bailey will have.

3 weeks ago

Springfield city council: Cop car clash

Ald. Notariano wants to fund a mental health program.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Man arrested following fatal weekend crash in Springfield

Sean Clark, 21, Athens, died from multiple blunt force injuries.

3 weeks ago

SMTD to buy property, build facility for additional bus stops

The need for more physical bus shelters is there, says Schoeffel.

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