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Investigator calls for the release of an imprisoned man

Thomas McMillan was arrested and found guilty of the murder of 19-year-old Melisa Koontz.

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Affordable family-friendly activities

There are many ways for families to get out of the house and have fun without breaking the bank.

Gov. JB Pritzker announces the state’s six-year, $50.6 billion infrastructure plan at a news conference Wednesday in Chicago. (Illinois.gov screenshot)

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Here’s what’s in Illinois’ $50.6B six-year infrastructure plan

Largest-ever plan covers roads, bridges, waterways, airports, transit and more.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association’s annual brunch in August 2025 at the Bank of Springfield Center. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

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Stratton aims to bring Pritzker administration policies to national stage

New political action committee led by Pritzker ally backs Stratton.

Officer Matthew Torres receives an award from Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher.

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Springfield Police officer presented with one of department’s highest honors

Officer Matthew Torres was given the Life Saving award and Mayor's Certificate of Honor due to his actions that helped save a man's life in July.

Pope Leo XIV gestures as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican, Wednesday, Oct.1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

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Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be ‘pro-life’

Senator Durbin declines his award.

Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget director, listens as he addresses members of the media outside the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris

Projects are on the chopping block in: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Vermont and Washington state.

FILE - Cars pass the 95th Street Red Line Station, the train station currently the farthest south on the line and where the Chicago Transit Authority plans to extend from in 2025, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley, File)

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Trump pauses $2.1B for Chicago infrastructure projects, leveraging shutdown to pressure Democrats

Illinois Rep. Mike Quigley, a Chicago Democrat, criticized the White House’s announcement, calling it “a very bad day for public transit in the country when it becomes weaponized.”

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Sonya’s cousin: “I am just ready to get the trial started.”

Preparations almost complete for Sean Grayson's trial.

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UPDATE: No plea deal: Jury trial in death of Sonya Massey will go as scheduled Oct. 20 in Peoria

Final pre-trial hearing for ex-Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson resolves all outstanding details.

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UIS marks ‘Wrongful Conviction Day’

3,728 flags represent U.S. exonerations.

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Springfield house fire under investigation

Firefighters found fire on the back porch that was extending into the inside of the second floor. 

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UPDATE: Three dead, including shooter, following double-homicide in Pike County

Suspected shooter found dead after allegedly killing a shooting victim's parents.

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.

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State’s Attorney: No charges to be filed in fatal YNOT crash

"The evidence from the investigation does not support criminal charges in this case," said Milhiser.

Nathaniel Urbanski

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UPDATE: Missing person found dead

Nathaniel Urbanski, 22, was last seen early Tuesday in Chatham.

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Crime of the Week: Help needed solving pizza restaurant burglary

Glass window shattered, with the suspect stealing food from a cooler.

Footbal

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Illinois High School Football Poll

Here's the latest high school football polls in Illinois.

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

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Lincoln Home site closed until further notice amid government shutdown

Closure is until further notice.

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Illinois linebacker Kenenna Odeluga named to Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year watch list

Senior standout recognized for leadership, service, and academic excellence on and off the field.

home

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Illinois Housing Development Authority Awards $2 Million to Habitat for Humanity to expand homeownership opportunities

The fund provides down payment assistance in the form of forgivable grants.

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