Study: Illinois students still struggle with post-pandemic learning loss
Students are pictured in a file photo working on laptops at Lanphier High School in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell) By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – As the flow of billions
John A. Logan College announces new mascot, asks public help in naming process
John A. Logan College is set to unveil a new mascot soon. The college announced on Wednesday General John A. Logan’s horse will be their new mascot and they are seeking input for the name. “We are
Senate passes major child online safety bill
The Senate overwhelmingly passed a pair of children’s online safety bills on Tuesday, designed to protect children from dangerous online content and hold tech companies more accountable for the harm that they cause. The two bills in
Taylor Swift ‘in shock’ after third girl dies from stabbing at Swift-themed event in the U.K.
Police in the United Kingdom confirmed that a third young girl has died after a 17-year-old male went on a brutal stabbing spree at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the U.K. Officers responded just before noon
Simone Biles and Team USA wins Gold at Olympics Gymnastics Team Final
Team USA won gold in the women’s gymnastics team final at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, July 30, led by Simone Biles, 27, who helped lead her teammates to victory and solidifying her comeback after withdrawing from
Smashing Pumpkins announce 13th studio album, ‘Aghori Mhori Mei’
The Smashing Pumpkins will release their 13th studio album, the 10-track Aghori Mhori Mei, on August 2. Aghori Mhori Mei is the follow-up to last year’s three-act rock opera, ATUM. The two-plus hour, 33-song ATUM (considered a
Metallica announce 2024 ‘Helping Hands’ benefit concert hosted by Jimmy Kimmel
Metallica and its All Within My Hands foundation have announced that the fourth Helping Hands Concert & Auction will take place December 13th at YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, hosted once again by Jimmy Kimmel. The band