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Marimar Martinez looks at her attorney with tears in her eyes as he speaks to press about the lingering impact the shooting has had on her after a Feb. 6, 2026, hearing to modify the protective order sealing evidence in her case. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)

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

Judge rules to release evidence in Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez

Evidence includes texts sent by the agent who shot Martinez, body camera footage.

Ted Dabrowski talks to fellow Republicans at a State Central Committee meeting in Springfield on Aug. 14, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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

Conservative policy wonk Ted Dabrowski gets off sidelines with run for governor

Dabrowski said Republicans need to try something new to beat Pritzker in 2026.

FILE-A Springfield Fire truck.

1 month ago in Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield firefighter injured while battling barn fire

Not many details released on the injury, nor the fire.

1 month ago in Business, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Springfield will soon see the first U.S. factory to open for REEL U.S.A.

Canadian based crane manufacture, REEL, is opening a facility in Springfield.

1 month ago in Business, Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

District 186 likely to renew farm lease

Land is worth up to $6.3M.

1 month ago in Education, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

UI researcher: Our environment can accelerate our age

Access to health care, exercise, healthy food can make a difference.

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