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New Owen Marsh Elementary school ribbon-cutting.

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

Ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrates opening of new Owen Marsh Elementary School

Students, staff, community members and the Marsh family gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the new building, located next to the original school that has served the community for nearly 60 years.

Social media influencer and former congressional candidate Katherine “Kat” Abughazaleh, center, addresses the media Thursday following the dismissal of charges. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)

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

‘Broadview 6’ trial canceled as prosecutors acknowledge misconduct before grand jury

Stunning decision comes days before rare federal misdemeanor trial was set to begin.

Mifepristone A synthetic steroid used for emergency contraception and medical abortion. Contraceptive pills

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

Abortion advocates urge additional reproductive health support from Illinois

The call comes amid a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing access to telehealth medication abortions.

Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke addresses reporters on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Cook County criminal courthouse. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Hannah Meisel)

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

Judge rejects request for special prosecutor to investigate ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ abuses

Ruling vindicates Eileen O’Neill Burke’s stance that state’s attorney lacks legal authority.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Crash kills woman, 66

Lincoln police allege DUI.

The distribution of $18 million in state funding for after-school programs in Illinois was delayed until April this year, leaving organizations that operate those programs only a few months to spend it. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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

Lawmakers frustrated over delay in distribution of after-school program funds

$18 million was not released until April, and programs were given limited time to spend it.

Senate Republican Leader John Curran is flanked by fellow Republicans Sen. Dave Syverson and Sen. Jil Tracy as he calls on the governor to opt into a federal school choice program. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)

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

‘We will be left out and left behind’: Senate GOP urges action on school choice bills

Pressure arrives as Democratic New York governor says she’ll opt into federal tax credit.

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Deere: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations.

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Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are ‘exhausted,’ focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana

“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal," the team said in a statement.

Speaker in a blue suit and pink tie at a podium with a microphone; a second man in a suit stands behind him on a stage.

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

GOP: IL Dems don’t have a revenue problem …

... they have a spending problem.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

The game’s afoot as armchair detectives mark Sherlock Holmes Day

From 221B Baker Street in central London to a cliffside waterfall in the Swiss Alps, generations of armchair detectives are celebrating International Sherlock Holmes Day on Friday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to ‘The Late Show’ in ambitious final show

Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of "Hello, Goodbye" on the final broadcast of CBS' "The Late Show" on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.

4 weeks ago in Sports

WNBA warns the Fever for failing to report Caitlin Clark’s injury on time

A day after Caitlin Clark was a late scratch because of a back injury, the Indiana Fever received a warning from the WNBA for not reporting the injury sooner, the league confirmed to The Associated Press on Thursday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports

NFL MVP Matthew Stafford agrees to 1-year contract extension with Rams through 2027

Reigning NFL Most Valuable Player Matthew Stafford has agreed to a one-year contract extension through the 2027 season with the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams announced the deal Thursday without immediately revealing its value.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

2-time NASCAR champ Kyle Busch dies at 41 after being hospitalized with a ‘severe illness’

Kyle Busch, a two-time Cup Series champion who won more races than anyone across NASCAR's three national series, has died. He was 41. The Busch Family, Richard Childress Racing and NASCAR issued a joint statement Thursday saying Busch died after being hospitalized. No cause of death was given.

The Logan County board met this week.

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

Logan County approves 12-month moratorium for large-scale data centers

Six board members supported to year-long moratorium, while four others felt the county needed the proposed data center for economic benefit.

"Multiple community members came together and made this happen for the people."

4 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

First class graduates from Springfield’s Minority Business Institute

Ethan Posey, director of community relations for the City of Springfield, led the charge for the new initiative. He already has a waiting list of people wanting to join the next session of the institute.

Row of cars parked along a city street, viewed from the curb with buildings in the background.

4 weeks ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Council doubles fines for parking violations

Ald. Williams is concerned this will drive people away.

Robotic hand holding a glowing AI 'Accelerated' sign against a dark blue background—tech AI theme.

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

Bill takes on algorithmic pricing

Two customers may pay different prices for the same product.

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