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Stojakovic returns to Illinois after withdrawing from NBA Draft

Illini wing gives Illinois another major boost heading into 2026-27 season....

Stojakovic returns to Illinois after withdrawing from NBA Draft - Capitol City Now Illini wing gives Illinois another major boost heading into 2026-27 season.

In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse

Effingham, IL (AP) - In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint. It’s the first vehicle my dad learned to drive, as a young boy helping with farm chores during the day and adventuring with friends at night. At the time, the 1956 International Harvester S-130 had no sentimental value....

In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse - Capitol City Now Effingham, IL (AP) - In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint. It’s the first vehicle my dad learned to drive, as a young boy helping with farm chores during the day and adventuring with friends at night. At the time, the 1956 In...

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture

Residents have compared it to a grain elevator, ship from “Star Wars” and a mausoleum....

In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture - Capitol City Now Residents have compared it to a grain elevator, ship from “Star Wars” and a mausoleum.

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

The mayor said it was comforting to know that someone who comes from the city of Chicago "can speak to justice” and defend “the most vulnerable among us.”...

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting - Capitol City Now The mayor said it was comforting to know that someone who comes from the city of Chicago "can speak to justice” and defend “the most vulnerable among us.”

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports

Andrew Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a statement roughly 24 hours after the first report was published saying that his office “has not opened — and has never opened — a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.”...

Top federal prosecutor in Chicago denies investigation into E. Jean Carroll, disputing media reports - Capitol City Now Andrew Boutros, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, issued a statement roughly 24 hours after the first report was published saying that his office “has not opened — and has never opened — a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll.”

A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting

Johnson diplomatically brought gifts from both crosstown rivals, and invited the pope to visit his hometown....

A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting - Capitol City Now Johnson diplomatically brought gifts from both crosstown rivals, and invited the pope to visit his hometown.

ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’

The FCC's move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention....

ABC stations call FCC’s early call for license renewal ‘unconstitutional’ - Capitol City Now The FCC's move in April to begin early reviews of the broadcast licenses of ABC-owned stations in eight local markets attracted particularly close attention.

Bears coach Ben Johnson says he is ‘buying Luther Burden stock’ going into the season

“Yeah, I’m buying Luther Burton stock right now," coach Ben Johnson said. “Just how he’s approached his offseason, it’s been electric. It showed up yesterday. He had numerous explosive plays. ... So he’s in a really good spot.”...

Bears coach Ben Johnson says he is ‘buying Luther Burden stock’ going into the season - Capitol City Now “Yeah, I’m buying Luther Burton stock right now," coach Ben Johnson said. “Just how he’s approached his offseason, it’s been electric. It showed up yesterday. He had numerous explosive plays. ... So he’s in a really good spot.”

Are home prices going up in Springfield, Illinois in 2026?

Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices are changing in 2026 in Springfield, IL....

Are home prices going up in Springfield, Illinois in 2026? - Capitol City Now Redfin Real Estate compiled data on how home prices are changing in 2026 in Springfield, IL.

Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru

"The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef ... 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute," said Owner Sam Quasi....

Long before McDonald’s, Maid Rite pioneered the American drive-thru - Capitol City Now "The original way — mustard, chopped onion, chopped pickles, scoop of ground beef ... 1-2-3-4 this is what the Maid-Rite is. You made that in all of 15 seconds — I do 15 in a minute," said Owner Sam Quasi.