Airlines weigh banning portable power banks over fire risks | Joe Crawford
More airlines are considering bans on power banks in cabins as lithium-ion battery fires raise safety concerns for travelers.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Read moreCRAWFORD | Breathtaking! Always a Runner overcomes pneumonia to win first Oaks under the lights
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May 2, 2026Open source
Planning a high school reunion gets complicated when age becomes the theme | Joe Crawford
A Joe Crawford column imagines a 45th high school reunion filled with wheelchairs, hearing aids, and jokes about aging.
May 2, 2026Open source
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US House Dems urge Congress to increase protections for trans and diverse students
WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. House on Wednesday called for greater protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republ...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
DANVILLE, Ill. — About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding last weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Emus on the run: Big birds escape flood; some still on the loose in Illinois
About a half dozen emus escaped a farm during rain-induced flooding over the weekend. Local residents spotted the birds Sunday morning walking nonchalantly a...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Illinois medical-aid-in-dying law faces federal lawsuit from disabled patients, doctors before September start
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday challenges a new Illinois law set to go into effect in September that would allow doctors to prescribe medication to termina...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Residents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Edwardsville Jimmy John’s closes ahead of move to new Glen Carbon site
The sandwich shop at 1063 S. Illinois 157 served its final customers June 10 as work continues on a new location in Meridian Plaza along IL 159.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Honda recalls nearly 900,000 vehicles over subframe rust risk
Honda is recalling nearly 900,000 Pilot, Ridgeline, Passport and Acura MDX vehicles in salt-belt states over subframe rust.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Another round of severe weather expected tis weekend in Illinois, St. Louis area
48 hours after devastating tornadoes in Northern Illinois, another round of storms will likely hit the St. Louis
Jun 12, 2026Open source
What to do if your power goes out — Illinois EMA offers tips
Utility crews work Friday, June 12, 2026, to restore power lines along state Route 251 outside Streator, after a tornado moved through the area June 11 causi...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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US House Dems urge Congress to increase protections for trans and diverse students
WASHINGTON — Democrats in the U.S. House on Wednesday called for greater protections for transgender and diverse students, criticizing congressional Republ...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Peter Hancock
Peter Hancock is a Capitol News Illinois reporter based in Springfield, Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
10K Illinois noncitizens to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changes
To comply with the new federal rules, state lawmakers passed legislation implementing that change in the state’s Medicaid program.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Boil Water Order Issued For 400 Hardin Customers
Illinois American Water issues boil water order for 400 Hardin customers during water treatment plant improvements.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
The Marquette baseball team managed just four hits off St. Joseph-Ogden's Asher Pruemer in a 6-1 loss in Friday night's IHSA Class 2A State semifinal at Illi...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Water distribution for Tuscola, Arcola, West Prairie impacted by Thursday's storm
Illinois American Water is experiencing a supply/distribution issue affecting the system that serves Tuscola, Arcola, and West Prairie, due to Thursday night
Jun 13, 2026Open source
5 things to do this weekend across central Illinois June 12-14
The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across central Illinois. Here is a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happe...
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Power outages improve, but thousands remain without electricity
Thousands of people are without power Thursday evening as severe storms move across central Illinois.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
Suspected tornadoes cause widespread damage across Midwest
Multiple suspected tornadoes and powerful storms caused widespread damage across Illinois, Indiana and Iowa.
Jun 13, 2026Open source
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