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Capitol News Illinois launches Election Guide as early voting begins in Illinois

Interactive tool will help voters navigate bureaucracy, connect with local election officials

Racial disparities in voter turnout have grown since Supreme Court ruling, study says

A new study finds that the gap between white and nonwhite voters is growing fastest in places that were stripped of federal civil rights-era voting protections by a 2013 Supreme Court ruling.

Three Sangamon County Sheriff patrol SUVs are parked along the street in front of a red brick building. The vehicles feature black, white, and red striping. Other cars and part of the tree-lined street are visible in the background. The department is well-known for its rigorous hiring practices.

In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t the only deputy hired with a DUI on his record

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI convictions, who is now accused of the murder of an unarmed black woman in her kitchen. But it wasn’t the first time he chose to hire someone accused of drunk driving and repeated misconduct.

Coronavirus Updates For Springfield And Central Illinois

March 18 Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike today announced a metrics-based, vaccination...

Datebook: Sugar Creek Arts Festival Stays Sweet On The Arts

The 2020 Sugar Creek Arts Festival requires no sunscreen, fan or sunglasses. However, it does require a computer, tablet or smartphone. That’s because the…

Lisa and Richard Olson, whose son was injured during last year's Parkland, Fla., school shooting, look on during a news conference Wednesday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Lisa Olson spoke about how difficult it has been for her family to cope with the lingering effects of the trauma.

'There Were Failures': Parkland Victims' Families File 22 Lawsuits Alleging Negligence

The families allege the school board, sheriff's office and others in Broward County failed to prevent the 2018 attack at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School that left 17 people dead.

In a show of coordination, members of the county health board and public health department, as well as leaders of the city's four health care providers fielded questions together on Saturday night.

Sangamon County Reports Hundreds Of Pending COVID-19 Tests From Private Labs

There are six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Sangamon County, including one new case reported Wednesday, according to a news release from the Sangamon...

Florida Gov. DeSantis leads a nationwide shift to politicizing school board races

Governor Ron DeSantis is reshaping school boards in Florida. He's exerting control over local school policies, including how they teach children about race and sexual orientation.

Bloomington man dies after Tuesday shooting at Casey's in Bloomington

Van Wilson, 57, was pronounced dead at Carle Hospital in Urbana on Tuesday night. The alleged shooter faces preliminary charges of murder and aggravated battery.

A parade marshal starts the Seattle Pride Parade in 2019. Organizers are paying extra attention to security at Pride events this year after arrests in Idaho.

Prairie Pride Coalition urges vigilance following decision on Roe v. Wade

A leader in the Prairie Pride Coalition in McLean County said Tuesday the Supreme Court decision overturning legal abortion means LGBTQ+ people need to be vigilant about their rights.

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