Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is seen at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
National
6 months ago
Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat, won’t seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026

The decision by Durbin, who is in his fifth Senate term and is the chamber’s No. 2 Democrat, will set off a flurry of activity among a scrum of would-be successors, both Democratic and Republican.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul answers questions during a luncheon interview at the City Club of Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
6 months ago
Citing growing list of duties, Illinois’ Raoul seeks a $15M increase in AG budget

Attorney General engaged in growing volume of suits against Trump administration.

Rep. Sonya Harper, D-Chicago, explained the value of her bill to help small farmers at a press conference earlier this month. “Right now, public institutions across Illinois are required to choose the lowest bidder when they buy food. Now that might sound fair, but in practice, it leaves out small, local and community-based food businesses.” (photo by Simon Carr, Medill Illinois News Bureau)
Agriculture
6 months ago
Illinois scrambles to boost locally produced farm products after Trump’s funding freeze

Legislators seek to bolster local farms by purchasing their wares with state dollars

Atropine
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Atropine – Our Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Atropine is a handsome tabby charmer and professional head bunter.

Trigger
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Trigger – Our Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week!

Trigger is a fun and friendly one year old Plott Hound mix.

Emergency vehicles on scene of a small plane crash near Trilla in Coles County on Saturday, April 19, 2025. (WAND photo)
IL State News
6 months ago
Small plane crash in Illinois kills all 4 on board

UPDATE: All victims are from Menomonie, Wis.

Local
6 months ago
April is alcohol awareness month

Get informed about the dangers of alcohol use.

Indiana Statehouse
IL State News
6 months ago
Indiana takes a first — and long — shot at acquiring parts of Illinois

Indiana’s Legislature this week gave final approval to a bill that would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission.

Candace Trees, a 71-year-old retiree from Springfield, speaks about the challenges of applying for Social Security benefits Thursday, April 10, at the Illinois state capitol. Trees described the current process as “frustrating.” Photo via April 10 Facebook live stream, AARP Illinois.
IL State News
7 months ago
Social Security rescinding its plan to end phone-based filing called a win for Illinois seniors

AARP urges Illinois lawmakers to enact policies to strengthen Social Security services.

Stormy sky
Local
7 months ago
WEEKEND WEATHER: Storms likely

It’s shaping up to be a stormy and wet weekend.

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