Pritzker to present 8th budget as Illinois faces federal funding uncertainty
Gov. JB Pritzker delivers his State of the State and budget address before the General Assembly at the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Feb. 19. 2026. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams) By Ben Szalinski Capitol
Penny shortage causes headaches for retailers in the Land of Lincoln
Springfield native Mary Disseler is a long-time volunteer at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, where she educates visitors about the legacy of America’s 16th president. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Erika Tulfo) By Erika Tulfo and
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey making stops in Galesburg area
Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey will be making stops in the Galesburg area as he travels and campaigns throughout the state. Bailey will be at Tres Cafe, 1135 Lincoln St., from 8
Megan Moroney shares title track to upcoming album ‘Cloud 9’
Megan Moroney has shared the title track to her upcoming third studio album Cloud 9, due out on February 20th. The new track is now the fourth song released from Moroney’s 15-song LP, following the recent arrival
Cody Johnson teams with Brandon Lake for ‘When a Cowboy Prays’
Brandon Lake and Cody Johnson have finally teamed up for a brand-new version of “When A Cowboy Prays.” Lake originally released “When A Cowboy Prays” as a solo track back in September, and fans began asking Lake
Lake Storey Road curves to get 25 mph advisory limits after fatal crash, speeding concerns
A vehicle navigates a curve on South Lake Storey Road in Galesburg, where the Traffic Advisory Committee recommends lowering advisory speed limits to 25 mph following crash history and speed data. Photo taken February 13, 2026. (PHOTO