IL State News
9 months ago
Tax amnesty is part of Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal

Removing penalties induces taxpayers to pay up, says revenue director

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias exits the House chambers in the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
IL State News
9 months ago
As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”

On May 7, state-issued driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification for domestic flights or at certain federal facilities such as military bases or federal courthouses.

Crime
9 months ago
Coroner identifies deceased county jail inmate found unresponsive in cell

An autopsy conducted on Tuesday revealed no evidence of injury or trauma.

Steven Griffin
Crime
9 months ago
Stepfather faces eight counts, including first-degree murder, in stepson’s death

Griffin allegedly failed to provide enough food and water for the teen and reportedly is responsible for the blunt force head and body injuries that led to the Garza’s death.

James Macrander
Crime
9 months ago
45-year-old arrested in Jacksonville for sexual assault of a minor

Police were tipped off to the possibility of a sexual assault on Sunday

Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren, left, general manager Ryan Poles, second from left, new head coach Ben Johnson and team owner George McCaskey, right, pose for photo during an NFL football news conference at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Sports
9 months ago
Bears say they are raising season ticket prices by an average of 10%

President Kevin Warren announced the increase in an email to season ticket holders on Wednesday, citing “market dynamics, industry trends and a strong home schedule.”

United Center
Sports
9 months ago
Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United Center

The 1901 Project, touted as the largest private investment in Chicago’s West Side, is being spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, who own the arena.

Gov. JB Pritzker gives State of the State and budget address on Feb. 19, 2025 at Illinois State Capitol.
IL State News
9 months ago
Governor Pritzker unveils new initiatives in address, criticizes Trump’s actions while citing Nazi parallels

In addition to highlighting initiatives in economic development, education and healthcare, Pritzker took time to talk about his “foreboding dread of what is happening in the U.S.”

Local
9 months ago
Search continues for missing Springfield woman

She was last seen on Feb. 8 around 5:30 a.m. near North Dirksen Parkway and Ridge Avenue.