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Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services

Sangamon Co. commission eyes sales tax increase to fund mental health services - Capitol City Now

"This will obviously cost us more," Sabo said. "But for a little bit of change, we could change the life of a loved one, and we may not even know that."

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1h

IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections

IL lawmakers discuss plan to require registered voters participate in general elections - Capitol City Now

State leaders estimate there are fewer than 10 million people eligible to vote in Illinois. Roughly 8.1 million Illinoisans are registered to vote, but only 5.7 million people cast ballots in the 2024...

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 9h

Chicago retiree mistakenly donates thousands to 'charity.' Here's how WGN got it back

Chicago retiree mistakenly donates thousands to ‘charity.’ Here’s how WGN got it back

Maria Maldonado was charged a $3,500 charity donation when she used her debit card to buy gas, and after reporting the issue to her bank and the gas station, she was told there was nothing they cou…

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 10h

Alec Baldwin crashes car into tree in New York: Report

Actor Alec Baldwin has crashed his Range Rover into a tree in the Hamptons, New York, according to Page Six.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 15h

The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month

The Lincoln Library is celebrating ‘Teentober’ this month - Capitol City Now

This month teens can get a Teen Book Box, with personalized recommendations and extra goodies to keep!

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 16h

Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll

Illinois Football ranked #25 in USA Today Coaches Poll - Capitol City Now

Illini fall just outside AP Top 25 but remain nationally ranked heading into bye week.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 16h

'Buffy' star shares message for Michelle Trachtenberg on what would've been her 40th birthday

‘Buffy’ star shares message for Michelle Trachtenberg on what would’ve been her 40th birthday

Sarah Michelle Gellar remembered her and her on-screen sister’s relationship during their time on “Buffy,”

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 16h

Gas prices decline in Illinois last week

Gas prices decline in Illinois last week - Capitol City Now

Gas prices in Springfield are, mostly, lower than the state average.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 17h

Meet Fiona — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Meet Fiona — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week - Capitol City Now

A "darling blue senior beauty"!

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 17h

Armed robbery in Rochester; suspects may be in Springfield: Police

Armed robbery in Rochester; suspects may be in Springfield: Police - Capitol City Now

Police call it an "isolated incident."

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 17h

Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions

Veto session preview: Federal issues top of mind as lawmakers seek transit, energy solutions - Capitol City Now

Bill to help Bears move to Arlington Heights still not a priority for lawmakers

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 18h

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges

Illinois’ budget on track for deficit as new federal policies create challenges - Capitol City Now

State spending likely to increase significantly in coming years as Medicaid, SNAP requirements set in.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 18h

Loyola announces funeral arrangements for Sister Jean

CHICAGO — Loyola University Chicago announced funeral arrangements Monday for Sister Jean. The icon passed away at the age of 106 on Thursday. Sister Jean, born Dolores Bertha Schmidt on Aug. 21, 1…

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 23h

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield capitolcitynow.com/news/248842-...

Call for Indigenous Peoples Day in Springfield - Capitol City Now

By any name, Monday is not a city holiday.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after Shelby Co. crash - Capitol City Now

A car with four people in it ran off the road and overturned.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Churches look to step up as government services dwindle under Trump

Where the federal government is pulling back, churches are looking to step up. Amid the Trump administration’s funding cuts and the ongoing government shutdown, houses of worship have …

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda and Ethiopian Hawi Feysa Win the Chicago Marathon

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid — and Trump's visit

What to know as Israel and Gaza await the release of hostages, prisoners, aid — and Trump’s visit

Anticipation built across Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank on Sunday as the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held before a critical day for all sides and the region.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

'Just the right amount of weird': A look inside San Francisco's underground robot fight club

‘Just the right amount of weird’: A look inside San Francisco’s underground robot fight club

Hundreds of people lined the block outside an ordinary warehouse in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood last weekend for an exclusive invite to the Silicon Colosseum.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Why you won't be getting any mail on Monday

Why you won’t be getting any mail on Monday

You can skip your trip to the mailbox Monday.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Buildings are turning to 'ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioning: What are they?

Buildings are turning to ‘ice batteries’ for sustainable air conditioning: What are they?

This type of thermal energy storage, also known as ice batteries, is being added to buildings in the U.S. for its ability to provide cool air without releasing planet-warming emissions.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Man, 23, shot and killed during argument overnight in Chicago Lawn neighborhood, police say a person is in custody

CHICAGO — A 23-year-old man was shot and killed during an argument overnight in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood on the city’s Southwest Side, according to Chicago police. Police say the man was…

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to win the Wuhan Open

It was an all-American final on Sunday at the Wuhan Open, but it was Coco Gauff who came out on top.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Boil order issued for Lake Forest on Friday has been lifted, city says

A boil order issued Friday for north suburban Lake Forest has been lifted, the city stated in a news release Sunday morning.

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Illinews @illinews.bsky.social · 1d

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now - Capitol City Now

Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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