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Only about 2,415 WWII veterans remain in Illinois, out of roughly 572,000 veterans statewide. Every generation here has a story worth hearing.
Some of the best history lessons in Illinois hide inside buildings you could easily walk right past. Picture a plain brick block on a busy downtown corner, and then picture climbing upstairs to the very room where a young lawyer named Abraham Lincoln once worked on his cases. It feels...
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) and Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) are accepting applications for the 2027 Supportive Housing Institute, and applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. CST on January 29, 2027. The Supportive Housing Institute provides development teams across Illinois with technical assistance to navigate supportive housing development,...
The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will offer area veterans several opportunities to receive assistance with benefits and services during upcoming visits to Wayne and Edwards counties in November and December. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Service Officer Donald L. Bielecki II will be available at locations in Fairfield...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Springfield may see some healthcare changes with a proposed rehab center. It would be located in a current farm field at the corner of Milby Lane and Alex Boulevard. The 60-bed rehab center would treat patients recovering from brain injuries, fractures and other medical issues. It will cost just over $66 […]
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A number of proposals introduced in recent months by Sangamon County Board member Sam Cahnman were rejected, in some cases, because they didn’t follow normal board procedures. With this one, more than the third time was the charm, sort of. A new...
Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]
Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.” St. Louis-based KMOV first reported the development. The operators of the 278-bed safety net hospital have been late paying staff. An IDPH spokesman said that the agency had alerted the state’s labor and employment security departments about unmet payroll at Gateway and at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Both hospitals are owned by California-based company American Healthcare Systems. “Gateway and Vista are private, for-profit hospitals whose operations and finances are managed by American Healthcare Systems. Their lack of communication, transparency, and responsible financial management and contingency planning is extremely concerning,” the spokesman for the IDPH said in an email. “The Illinois Department of Public Health’s highest immediate priority is the health and safety of the patients and has been working and communicating with hospital administrative leaders in this regard.” Representatives from Gateway Regional Medical Center and American Healthcare Systems did not respond to
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking diesel-powered fleet operators to obtain federal taxpayer funding for the upgrade or retirement of legacy diesel engines, vehicles and equipment. The state’s call follows the U.S. EPA announcing the availability of $180 million, including up to $12 million for individual awards, under the 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act. State gaming board urges consumers to avoid illegal sites The Illinois Gaming Board has joined the International Association of Gaming Regulators in unveiling an awareness campaign and website tool to help consumers identify and avoid illegal and unregulated online gambling sites. Through www.checkbeforeyouplay.org , consumers can verify whether an online gambling site is licensed in their jurisdiction before placing a wager, helping them avoid unregulated and illegal operators. Endeavor nurses file for union election Nurses at four Endeavor Health hospitals have filed for an election to join the Teamsters. Union officials said about 2,500 nurses from Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital in Glenview, Highland Park Hospital and Skokie Hospital signed cards saying they want to be represented by Teamsters Local 743.
Some Illinois businesses are paying close attention to a new law that will affect what drinks they can sell. Under the Illinois Hemp Act, any consumable or hemp-derived product, including drinks, containing more than 0.4 milligrams of total THC per container is banned from bars, taprooms, restaurants and convenience and grocery stores. They can only […]
SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — Sangamon County board member Sam Cahnman is trying once again to allow recall elections in Sangamon County. The effort has failed three times before, but Cahnman hopes a new resolution could help convince the board to adopt the measure. The new resolution is hoping to answer a question that has […]
An investigation by the Invisible Institute raises questions about whether Illinois prosecutors are violating defendants' constitutional rights by failing to disclose misconduct histories of officers called to testify.
ILLINOIS— Illinois residents with disabilities now have more opportunities to build their savings without risking essential government benefits, following major upgrades to the state’s disability program. Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced Tuesday several changes to the program, previously known as Illinois ABLE (Illinois Achieving a Better Life...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Sangamon County’s budget for the fiscal year starting in a few weeks is expected to be lower than last year. County Administrator Brian McFadden told the County Board Tuesday night while several departments will get more money, overall, the $206 million spending plan is five percent down, and for good reason.
Starting Jan. 1, 2027, Illinois repair and installation firms that skip the required arrival notice or run more than 30 minutes late cannot charge a fee when the customer is not home.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Even if you couldn’t make it to this year’s Veterans Day parade in Springfield Wednesday, chances are you have been to the location the grand marshal runs. The parade featured the marching bands from all three Springfield public high schools, groups...
(The Center Square) – With years of safety complaints and incidents within the Illinois Department of Corrections, especially stemming from the Joliet Treatment Center, Illinois lawmakers Tuesday sought answers for how the department intends to improve conditions for inmates. More than 70 fires have been started over the last three years at the center – a low-population facility IDOC describes as a prison for “convicted adult male felons with severe mental illness.” Among the fires were eight cases of prisoners intentionally setting themselves on fire, leading to the death of two inmates according to state records. The Joliet facility costs taxpayers at least $336,699 per inmate each year, according to the state’s 2025 budget, and lawmakers questioned how the department could improve operations. IDOC Acting Director Latoya Hughes and other top IDOC officials faced a joint committee. She said the department is working to improve conditions in Joliet by hiring a new employee for fire safety and a new chief of mental health. “Correctional facilities were never designed to serve as long-term behavioral health centers. Even with dedicated staff and resources,” Hughes said. ”The safety and well-being of those in our care as well as our staff and visitors remains
The incoming class includes several candidates who made history and multiple who flipped GOP seats.
(The Center Square) – An Illinois lawmaker pushing to change how legislative districts are drawn faces a political hurdle: persuading lawmakers who benefit from the current system to give up some control over the process. State Rep. Travis Weaver, R-Edwards, is seeking a constitutional amendment that would establish new rules for redistricting, arguing the current maps leave some voters underrepresented. The proposal comes after Democrats expanded their supermajorities in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly in the Nov. 3 election. Before the Nov. 3 election, Democrats held a 78-40 majority in the Illinois House and a 40-19 majority in the Senate. Preliminary results following the election show Democrats expanding those advantages to 82-32 in the House and 45-13 in the Senate, with several races still unresolved. Weaver explained the results leave Republicans with even less representation in the General Assembly and raise questions about whether the Democratic supermajorities would support changes that could limit their party’s influence over the redistricting process. “In a typical election, Illinois is a 45 to 55 Democrat state,” Weaver told The Center Square. “So it just highlights that voters and constituents in the state of Illinois are extremely disenfranchised.” Weaver criticized the shape of
The State is seeking firms for the Northern and Southern Region Clean Fleet and Freight Concierge Service with contracts worth an estimated $3 million and posted $935,000 in grants for fleet operators. By Tribune Staff • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) today announced the launch of its Clean Trucks...
