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

Schneider died Sunday after battling cancer.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Half of renters pay more than 30% of their income on shelter amid worsening affordable housing shortage. Here’s how Illinois compares.

Netspend analyzed Census data to illustrate the portion of renters in Illinois considered rent-burdened, with over 30% of their income going to rent.

Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
10 months ago
GOP to guv: Quit focusing on illegals

House could take up name-change bill, which one lawmaker calls “a gift to criminals and illegal immigrants”

Warehouse worker
Business
10 months ago
IL Senate passes warehouse work rules bill

Opponent: Bill would make IL even less business-friendly

Crime
10 months ago
House could give guv “Karina’s Bill”

Domestic abuse prevention advocates champion bill named for Chicago woman allegedly killed by husband despite emergency order of protection

Education
10 months ago
District 186 creates high school softball co-op due to low number of athletes

A brief meeting last night for the District 186 School Board.

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
10 months ago
Rochester superintendent placed on administrative leave amid investigation

WAND TV reports receiving a letter Monday afternoon stating Rochester Superintendent Dan W. Cox has been placed under investigation.

Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Bisquick – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Bisquick is around 2 years old and a big love bug and all-around awesome guy.

Dog of the Week - Tina
Pet of the Week
10 months ago
Meet Tina – Our Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Tina has the unfortunate distinction of being the longest resident currently living in a kennel at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.

Route 66 near Illinois Capitol
National
10 months ago
I drove all 2,448 miles of Route 66. What I wish I had known before starting

Most of the original route through Illinois has been preserved, and the state has poured resources into historic Route 66 signs, informational way stations and roadside attractions.