House passes energy bill amid debate over costs to consumers
Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, speaks about his energy legislation duringHouse floor debate on Oct. 29, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois aadams@capitolnewsillinois.com Article Summary House lawmakers passed a sweeping
Illinois school report card continues to show wide achievement gaps
Students sit in a classroom. (Photo by Kenny Eliason, Unsplash) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com Story summary: The 2025 school report card is the first one based on a new grading system that uses lower
Knoxville Girls Cross Country Team Wins Hometown Heroes of the Week!
The Knoxville High School girls cross country team got the most votes in from their fans this week and are the FM 95 Hometown Heroes of the Week with Advanced Plumbing and Mechanical in Monmouth, the Regional Office of Education,
Gabby Barrett drops the ballad ‘Ain’t Supposed to Be,’ announces ‘Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe)’
Gabby Barrett has shared her latest single “Ain’t Supposed To Be,” announcing the song in a post on Instagram which features it playing in the background while a compilation of memories with her husband Cade Foehner is
Jason Aldean shares the track “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” expands ‘Full Throttle’ tour
Jason Aldean has extended his “Full Throttle Tour” adding nine dates to the U.S. leg with support from Nate Smith, Lanie Gardner and Dee Jay Silver. The tour will visit Little Rock, Tupelo, Columbus, Atlantic City and