State Journal-Register

Illinois election officials have publicly addressed concerns about the security and integrity of the state's elections, according to the State Journal-Register. The officials sought to reassure voters that safeguards are in place, though details of the specific measures discussed were not provided. The remarks come amid ongoing public anxiety about election integrity.

A Springfield teenager has been convicted of a murder committed in 2024, according to an exclusive report by the State Journal-Register. The verdict closes a case that drew attention in the local community, though details of the trial, the victim, and the sentence have not been made available in this report.