Mason Joseph Lewis Wilkins was born sleeping on April 10, 2026. Though his time with us was brief, Mason filled his loved ones’ hearts with a lifetime of love. He […]
Author: Greg Sapp
Effingham County Clerk Michelle Kollmann reminds those who have not filed their Statement of Economic Interest to do so. The filing deadline is May 1 for citizens who are required […]
Lake Land College Honors students and members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society were recently recognized for outstanding academic achievements at the annual Lake Land College Honors Banquet. A […]
by Nikoel Hytrek and UIS Public Affairs Reporting April 17, 2026 Transmission lines are pictured in central Illinois. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) Article Summary The House Executive […]
House Bill 3393, a bill sponsored by State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) to strengthen protections for child victims of abuse during court proceedings, has passed the Illinois House. The bill […]
Lester J. Cheadle, 83 of San Diego, California, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla, California. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 […]
First woman majority leader remembered as ‘the original Illinois progressive’ By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary Former Illinois House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, who served 40 […]