Crime
1 year ago
Feds ‘turned over heaven and earth’ in Madigan probe but found no real bribes, co-defendant says

Prosecutors call ex-lawmakers to testify Madigan used power to punish, keep Dems in line.

Crime
1 year ago
Pawnee man in Sangamon County Jail on child pornography charges

Smith’s next court date is scheduled for Oct. 28.

Road work ahead of
Local
1 year ago
LANE CLOSURES: Expect closures at 9th & N. Grand

Closures are due to water main extension project.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Duo- Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

She’s a great girl to spend time with, easy to walk on a leash and sweet natured with her human friends.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Bean – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

October is Black Cat Awareness Month

Crime
1 year ago
Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say

Madigan, Illinois’ House speaker for more than three decades and a former state Democratic Party chairman, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion.

Mike Madigan
Crime
1 year ago
4 decades after rising to power and nearly 4 years since his fall, former Speaker Madigan goes to trial

Lengthy jury selection portends arduous trial for ousted Democratic powerbroker.

Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK WEATHER: Warm to start the week

Chance for isolated showers on Tuesday and Friday.

Sports
1 year ago
Former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler charged with DUI, possession of handgun after traffic accident

Police say they responded to an accident, and it appeared that Cutler’s vehicle rear-ended another.