Jane Cochran

Editor in Chief

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
8 months ago
Rochester Board of Education hires law firm for investigation of superintendent

The board announced it had retained Miller, Tracy, Braun, Funk & Miller, Ltd., a firm specializing in school, education, and labor law, as well as independent investigations of employee matters.

Macy's storefront in mall
Business
8 months ago
Macy’s at White Oaks Mall closing

The White Oaks Mall location is one of 66 Macy’s stores slated to close under the plan.

MARIJUANA
Health & Wellness
8 months ago
Endometriosis and orgasmic disorder added to Illinois medical cannabis list

IDPH has approved four new conditions for medical cannabis treatment: endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, and female orgasmic disorder.

Car with Illinois license plate
IL State News
8 months ago
Giannoulias reveals denied requests for custom license plates

The denied requests include AXEHOLE, WEENIE, DUCKOFF and THICCAF.

Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office
IL State News
8 months ago
Illinois General Assembly begins 104th session with inaugurations and calls for cooperation

The four caucus leaders remain the same for the 104th General Assembly.

Harlem Globetrotters ball
History
8 months ago
ALPLM author discussion: How a Chicago man’s vision created the Harlem Globetrotters

Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant from Chicago’s South Side, was the mastermind behind the growth of the Globetrotters.

Gerald Schneider
Local
8 months ago
Sherman community remembers Sergeant Gerald Schneider

Schneider died Sunday after battling cancer.

Henson Robinson Zoo
History
8 months ago
Springfield Park District marks 125 years of service

The Springfield Park District has several events planned to celebrate its 125th anniversary.

Springfield Memorial Hospital sign
Health & Wellness
9 months ago
Springfield Memorial limits visitors amid rise in illnesses

The visitor restrictions apply to inpatient units at all five Memorial Health hospitals, including Decatur, Jacksonville, Lincoln, Springfield, and Taylorville.

Josh Langfelder observes as representatives for both him and Frank Lesko review ballots during the discovery recount process on Dec. 11 at the Sangamon County Building
Local
9 months ago
Langfelder says recount found potential for election shift, won’t pursue full review in recorder race

“In review of the notes and findings my volunteers took during the discovery process, we came to the conclusion there is enough information to substantiate a change in the election totals for the Office of Sangamon County Recorder.” – Josh Langfelder

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