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Protesters at DNC
National
2 years ago
Pro-Palestinian protesters clash with police near Chicago’s Israeli consulate on second night of DNC

The intense confrontations with officers began minutes into the demonstration, after some protesters – many dressed in black, their faces covered – charged at a line of police that had blocked the group from marching.

Popcorn
Food Scene
2 years ago
Popcorn power: Illinois boasts a popcorn interest index of 93

Americans consume 51 quarts of popcorn per man, woman and child each year.

National
2 years ago
What to watch on the Democratic National Convention’s third day in Chicago

Former President Bill Clinton, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg are also expected to address the convention.

Education
2 years ago
Central Illinois school districts facing bus driver shortage

The Rochester School District is among the districts and are working to attract more applicants by offering initiatives and signing bonuses.

School buses
Education
2 years ago
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Illinois will join New Jersey, Iowa, Maryland and New York in prohibiting paddling, spanking or hitting in all its schools.

Local
2 years ago
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ 

Pritzker speaks to delegation, visits other state breakfasts on opening day.

Agriculture
2 years ago
Illinois Crop Progress Report

Corn and soybean crops progressing well

Washington Park
Video
2 years ago
Tour de Springfield kicks off with a stroll through Washington Park

Established in 1901, Washington Park is on the National Register of Historic Places.

National
2 years ago
Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by the police.