Capital Area Region
General newswire stories from the state capital in Springfield and regular news coverage from Cass, Menard, Morgan, and Scott counties in Illinois.
RICO lawsuit filed against Madigan, ComEd in federal court
CHICAGO (The Center Square) – Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and utility ComEd have been hit with a civil racketeering lawsuit filed in federal court. The suit filed in the...
Read moreCOMMENTARY: Republican legislators implicated as part of Madigan special interest donations
As if the whole corruption saga surrounding Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wasn't already interesting. However, it just got that much more interesting, based on recent developments that now implicate...
Read moreWest, Pellegrini become ballot access objection targets Friday
SPRINGFIELD/CHICAGO -- Two candidates -- presidential candidate Kanye West and Congressional candidate Ruth Pellegrini -- were the targets of ballot access petition challenges Friday, according to the Illinois State Board...
Read moreLibertarian VP nominee to make campaign stops in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD -- Libertarian vice presidential nominee Jeremy "Spike" Cohen will be in Illinois beginning Sunday in preparation for a campaign blitz in the state. Cohen will be in Springfield Monday...
Read moreIllinois State Board of Elections wants to continue challenge of third-party ballot access
SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — Illinois’ chief election authority told a federal appeals court Monday it wants to continue its appeal of looser election rules for third-party candidates. If an...
Read moreGraduation event set to take place in Springfield Saturday
SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has eliminated many local events, including fairs, local festivals, proms, and graduations. However, a local organization is attempting to honor graduates in...
Read moreMartin arrested for posing as a nurse, wanted on multiple warrants
Published 05/01/2020 6:30 PM CDTUpdated 05/02/2020 10:00 AM CDT HILLSBORO (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A multi-state fugitive with connections to Morgan County is sitting in Montgomery County Jail in Hillsboro Friday....
Read moreSome restrictions to be eased in Illinois beginning Friday
SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) -- Restrictions will loosen slightly in Illinois beginning Friday in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. However, certain guidelines will be a requirement; otherwise, restrictions may have to...
Read moreRegional cancellations and postponements: Week of April 1, 2020
Here is a list of regional cancellations and postponements across Central Illinois as a result of the COVID-19 coronavirus epidemic: Montgomery County fish sale postponed The Montgomery County Soil &...
Read moreMacMurray College to close after 174 years
JACKSONVILLE (Heartland Newsfeed/Midwest Sports Network) -- Amidst ongoing fiscal issues, a central Illinois collegiate institution is closing its doors. MacMurray College's board of directors announced Friday that the 174-year-old institution will...
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