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A participant holds a "rights card" during a bilingual workshop for immigrants who want to stay in the United States at the office of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights organization in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
National
2 years ago
Advocates train immigrants to ‘prepare to stay’ in the US under Trump

The efforts are underway in immigrant-friendly states including California and Illinois — which both enacted protections for immigrants in response to Trump’s focus on enforcement during his first administration.

Dog of the Week - Pickle
Pet of the Week
2 years ago
Meet Pickle- APL Dog of the Week

Fully crate trained and housebroken, he thrives in a space where he can play and burn off his energy, making him a great fit for a home with a large yard.

DJ Blake with 101.9 The Wolf
Weekend Rundown
2 years ago
WEEKEND RUNDOWN: Things to do in Springfield this weekend!

Looking for things to do this weekend in Springfield? DJ Blake has some suggestions!

Illinois State Board of Education member James Anderson, left, listens to a presentation about budget challenges for PreK-12 education along with board members Laura Gonzalez and Patricia Nugent. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
2 years ago
Budget pressures could impact K-12 funding in Illinois

State Board of Education gets briefing on fiscal landscape ahead.

Amazon workers strike
Business
2 years ago
Amazon workers strike at multiple facilities as Teamsters seek labor contract

As groundwork continues on a new Springfield warehouse and distribution facility, Amazon workers in Skokie, Illinois and other locations are striking.

Road closed sign
Local
2 years ago
ROAD CLOSURE: Archer Elevator Road

A portion of Archer Elevator Road will be closed starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday.

Robert E. Crimo III, arrives before Judge Victoria A. Rossetti during a case management and ruling on motions at the Lake County Courthouse, Waukegan, Ill., Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.
Crime
2 years ago
Man charged with mass shooting at Illinois parade loses bid to bar his statements at trial

Attorneys for Robert Crimo III claimed he was denied his right to see a lawyer during a police interview. But a judge says video clearly shows Crimo waiving his right to remain silent and declining to meet a lawyer.

Crime Stoppers
Crime
2 years ago
Crime Stoppers seeks tips on White Oaks Mall vandalism

Springfield police are asking for the public’s help after a costly act of vandalism at White Oaks Mall last month.

Chicago nightclub memorial
Local
2 years ago
Demolition begins on former Chicago nightclub where stampede killed 21

In the pre-dawn hours of Feb. 17, 2003, security guards at the crowded E2 dance hall used pepper spray to break up a fight, causing panic among patrons who rushed the front door. Because the doors only opened inward, a frenzied crowd piled up. The crush killed 21 and injured 57. The building has been vacant since.

Bobby Rush
Local
2 years ago
Electors cast official votes for president

Harris, Walz take Illinois’ 19 electoral votes