Capturing Moments: Clay Jackson shares best photos from April
Here's a look back at Pantagraph photojournalist Clay Jackson's best images from April.
May 10, 2026Open source
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Rocket Report: Four R-B seniors in spotlight
Seniors Jackson Rassi, Josie Delagrange, Kaden Harms and Brianna Harms are profiled in Roanoke-Benson High School
May 7, 2026Open source
Obama Presidential Center in Chicago will open on Juneteenth as museum tickets go on sale
Chicago’s Obama Presidential Center will open June 19 in Jackson Park, with museum exhibits, an Oval Office replica and discounted Illinois tickets.
May 7, 2026Open source
Coop food pantry names new leader
The Cooperstown Food Pantry has announced its new executive director. Valerie Jackson, a former nutrition outreach and education program coordinator at Catho...
May 1, 2026Open source
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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
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
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
Jacksonville chiropractor sentenced in $250K health insurance fraud case
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois said Sean Rondeau was sentenced to 366 days for crimes including healthcare fraud, three coun...
Jun 12, 2026Open source
Richey: Brad Underwood, Illinois men's basketball just keeps adding talent
The sheer volume of changes in the college basketball world was not the only reason Lincoln Williams was unsigned and available in June.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Richey: Brad Underwood, Illinois men's basketball just keeps adding talent
The sheer volume of changes in the college basketball world was not the only reason Lincoln Williams was unsigned and available in June.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Carterville assistant football coach arrested on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher in Carterville, in deep southern Illinois, has been arrested on nine counts of aggravated criminal sexual...
May 10, 2026Open source
Trump, 79, Unloads Avalanche of AI Slop in Truth Social Spiral
The president fired off 16 Truth Social posts in 90 minutes, including AI-generated war fantasies and White House UFC promos.
May 10, 2026Open source
Carterville assistant football coach arrested in Pontiac on criminal sexual abuse charges
John Wakey, an assistant football coach and teacher at Carterville High School in Southern Illinois, was arrested Thursday in Pontiac on nine counts of aggra...
May 9, 2026Open source
Chicago school board investigates media leaks, to no avail
A law firm hired by the Chicago Board of Education has come up empty in its effort to identify the sources of two media leaks, one of which revealed the name...
May 9, 2026Open source
'She Is Trying To Hire People To Kill Me,' Brick Shatters Joliet Woman's GMC Sierra Window: Court Records
This marks the third time already this year that 26-year-old Joliet resident Yuliana Zavala has been in the Will County Jail.
May 8, 2026Open source
Search for Kianna Galvin in South Elgin turns up no remains, no new leads
Authorities in South Elgin said a forensic excavation conducted Thursday in connection to the 2016 disappearance of Kianna Galvin did not uncover any human r...
May 8, 2026Open source
2026 World Cup: FIFA triples price to $32,970 for its best available tickets to championship match
FIFA on Thursday tripled the price of its best available tickets to the World Cup final, making $32,970 seats available for the July 19 match at MetLife Stad...
May 8, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - The youngest juvenile arrested this year in Springfield was an 11-year-old boy charged with aggravated battery with the use o...
May 8, 2026Open source
AI assistance emerges as a remedy for Chicago's doctor shortage
Results from a new NBC 5 Responds survey found people across the Chicago area are struggling to find doctor appointment availability.
May 8, 2026Open source
Police excavate property at suburban home after teen girl's 2016 disappearance
Police in South Elgin are excavating the property of a home in connection with the disappearance of a 17-year-old girl who went missing in 2016.
May 7, 2026Open source
South Elgin home tied to girl missing since 2016 excavated
A forensic excavation is being done at a South Elgin home in connection with 17-year-old Kianna Galvin, reported missing in 2016.
May 7, 2026Open source
Carlinville gets five wins, reclaims SCC boys track championship
The Carlinville Cavaliers won five events to claim their first SCC boys track championship since taking back-to-back titles in 2021-22 on Wednesday in Gillespie
May 7, 2026Open source
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Ava is in Jackson County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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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
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