2+ hour, 50+ min ago  (331+ words) City officials cite public safety as Illini fans prepare for large gatherings this weekend.. City officials announced emergency orders that will take effect Saturday, April 4, in a defined area around campus. The measures are designed to promote public safety during…...

3+ hour, 54+ min ago  (586+ words) Governor says war in Iran has elevated urgency for cheaper, higher-ethanol fuel. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " Gov. JB Pritzker is calling on Congress to allow the permanent year-round use of E15 gasoline " a blend of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline that is…...

4+ hour, 9+ min ago  (410+ words) Warren told reporters at the NFL meetings in Arizona the Bears are in an "excellent" position as they mull building a new home on land they own in suburban Arlington Heights, Illinois, or in Hammond, Indiana, even though they had…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (194+ words) Suzuki is in the final season of an$85 million, five-year contract. The Cubs wrap up a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday. They have an off day before starting a six-game trip to Cleveland and Tampa Bay…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (790+ words) Now in Year 39, the well-traveled 62-year-old is finally heading to the'Final Four, where the Fighting Illini meet UConn on Saturday. He's doing it in what he's long referred to as his dream job. In 2013 while in that first DI head…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (16+ words) Nebraska-Missouri and Penn State-Kentucky volleyball matches are set for Wrigley Field in September'capitolcitynow.com...

23+ hour, 14+ min ago  (662+ words) Agency has more than 1,000 vehicles that need to be replaced for age and mileage. Springfield, IL (CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS) " More than 1,000 Illinois State Police vehicles are near the end of their life, but the agency might not be able to…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (891+ words) Arizona and Michigan have been part of college basketball's top tier all year with elite play at both ends of the court, and they've been even sharper at the offensive end in the NCAA Tournament. Now that trio joins UConn'for…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago  (311+ words) Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) " As you're preparing your Easter dinner this weekend, you might want to think about the healthiness of the sides you serve. Even an all-time favorite (at least for this story's author): potato salad. "One of…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (562+ words) Wearing custom Cubs-themed cleats, the 6-foot-5 Cabrera allowed two baserunners in his first start of the year. Cabrera pitched six crisp innings in'Monday night's 7-2 victory'over the Los Angeles Angels. The right-hander struck out five while throwing 80 pitches in the opener…...