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One of the most popular speeches in our nation is on display right here in Springfield, IL

"Four score and seven years ago....." Sound familiar? Read the Gettysburg Address in Lincolns own hand!

3 weeks ago

Illinois congressman forgoes reelection with eyebrow-raising move to place chief of staff on ballot

Garcia, 69, turned in his nominating petitions for the primary ballot on Monday, Oct. 27, the first day of the Illinois State Board of Elections filing period.

3 weeks ago

These are the airports that will reduce flights during the government shutdown

The airports impacted cover the busiest across the U.S.

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What to know about 10% reduction in flights at US airports caused by the government shutdown

Here's a closer look at what to know about the reductions.

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The FAA’s order to cut flights nationwide due to the government shutdown is in effect

In some metropolitan areas, including New York, Houston, Chicago and Washington, multiple airports are being impacted, while the ripple effects could reach smaller airports as well.

3 weeks ago

Clinton Crime Stoppers disband after nearly 40 years

"While the decision to disband is deeply understood, the absence of this long-standing community partner will certainly be felt," the Clinton Police Department said in a Facebook post.

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Woman dead after crash on I-55

The name of the driver of the single vehicle involved in the crash has not yet been released.

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UIS student given Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award

Abigail Hemmer, a medical laboratory science major and commuter student, plans to pursue a master’s degree and become a certified pathologists’ assistant after graduation.

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Abraham Lincoln letter seeking job for Black friend and valet now on display at presidential museum

Abraham Lincoln penned the entreaty on behalf of his young friend, William Johnson, because ironically, his dark complexion caused freed Black White House staffers with lighter skin to shun him.

3 weeks ago

UIS extends financial aid ‘Promise’ to transfer students

It fully covers of tuition and fees for what they call "qualified first-time, first-year undergraduate students."

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Judge will order federal agents in Chicago to restrict using force against protesters and media

The preliminary injunction came in response to a lawsuit alleging federal agents have used excessive force in their immigration crackdown in the Chicago area.

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Texts appear to show Border Patrol agent bragging about shooting a woman in Chicago

Agent Charles Exum shot Marimar Martinez five times on Oct. 4 after authorities say she and another driver rammed vehicles into an SUV Exum was driving on the city's Southwest Side.

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Hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Novembers in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

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Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying suspect in recent string of thefts

Woman allegedly used credit cards that weren't hers.

3 weeks ago

Inmate families, advocates speak against mail scanning program

IDOC says program is intended to reduce drugs, contraband from entering prisons.

3 weeks ago

Chicago day care worker detained by immigration agents at drop-off time for children

It was unusual even under “Operation Midway Blitz,” which has resulted in more than 3,000 immigration arrests in the Chicago area since early September. 

3 weeks ago

Judge orders improvements at a Chicago-area immigration facility after claims of inhumane conditions

“People shouldn’t be sleeping next to overflowing toilets,” U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman said. “They should not be sleeping on top of each other.”

3 weeks ago

Illinois lawmakers approve state-specific vaccine guidelines, punt on gambling bill

Two dozen bills passed during the recently ended fall veto session.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Police investigating after person uses excavator to knock down half a house in Petersburg

An excavator parked at the home was used to tear down half the home.

3 weeks ago

Illinois State Police goes from “F” to “A” on supporting human trafficking victims

Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The Illinois State Police has announced that Illinois has gone from an “F” on…

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