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 […]
BY MILLIE LANGE ROBINSON — Robinson High School won its own Sam Bennett Girls Track Invitational Friday. The Maroons tallied 135 points followed by Shelbyville 108, Newton 100, Teutopolis 81, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Darlene M. Walsh, 70 of Effingham, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham. No public services will be held at this […]
BY MILLIE LANGE MOUNT ZION — Effingham High School swept a softball doubleheader from Mount Zion Friday. The Hearts edged Mount Zion 12-11 despite being outhit in the contest. The […]