Vallas: Illinois returning to soft bigotry of low expectations

Illinois students are not learning, but instead of boosting the quality of education state leaders are trying to lower standards so scores don’t look as bad. Blame it on the Chicago Teachers Union and other teachers unions pushing for less accountability. …

Two sent to federal prison in separate cases tried in Central Illinois

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) — Two people have been sentenced to federal prison involving separate, unrelated cases. According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, Scott West, 40, of Manchester in the United Kingdom, was sentenced to a total of 42 years in …

It’s official: Pritzker seeks third term as Illinois Governor

Chester, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Hoping to be Illinois’ first three-term governor since Jim Thompson, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker finds a familiar foe for his campaign kickoff video. “Donald Trump has made clear he will stop at nothing to get his way,” …

Illinois Chamber of Commerce president honored for Latino advocacy and business leadership

West Nile Virus cases reported in Illinois, other states

Humane Society of Central Illinois thanks public for aid after AC dies

NORMAL (25News Now) - After the air conditioning at the Humane Society of Central Illinois in Normal stopped working Thursday morning, an “outpouring” of donations kept the animal shelter open. According to an updated post from the group’s Facebook page, …

Will County lawmakers: ‘Difficult’ year ahead with federal budget’s ‘trickle-down effect’ on Illinois

State lawmakers in Will County spoke at a Joliet casino about the recent passage of the largest budget in state history and the possibility of making adjustments to the budget later this year. The $55.1 billion state budget, which Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed …

Missouri football reportedly will no longer play Illinois in 2026, 2032 

The return of Braggin’ Rights on the football field will be delayed. According to multiple reports from local media Thursday in Champaign, Illinois, the proposed eight-game series between Missouri football and Illinois is being trimmed to six matchups.  …

String of police pursuits in northern Illinois ends in Savanna with officer-involved shooting, hurt officers

MOUNT CARROLL – The Illinois State Police are investigating a series of multi-agency police pursuits overnight Wednesday into Thursday that led to three reports of shots fired, several injured officers and a driver of a suspected stolen vehicle being flown …

Illinois Announces Multi-Phase Plan for Memorial Stadium Enhancements

 THE FOLLOWING IS A U OF I ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT RELEASE   CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Over the next two seasons, all 60,670 fans attending Fighting Illini football games at Memorial Stadium will see major upgrades to their gameday experience. As part of ongoing …