Pritzker signs work bill
Business
1 year ago
Under new law, Illinois employers can’t force workers to sit through anti-union meetings

Pritzker signs ‘Worker Freedom of Speech Act’ at organized labor convention.

Trump at NABJ in Chicago
National
1 year ago
In Chicago, Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

The former president appeared before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago Wednesday in an interview that quickly turned hostile.

Bodycam video - Sonya Massey on porch with deputy
Local
1 year ago
Sonya Massey made multiple 911 calls for mental health crises in days before police shot her at home

Family members have said that Massey struggled with mental health issues and had undergone treatment.

Microscope
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
UIS to offer four new medical laboratory science certificates to meet local health care needs

The certificates include clinical chemistry, hematology, immunohematology and medical microbiology.

Local
1 year ago
Rep. Budzinski reacts to calls for Sheriff Campbell to step down

“I think there are more questions to be answered.”

Prison bars
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man sentenced to more than 11 years in prison

The court determined, based on his spotty employment history, the sale of illicit substances is how Robinson supported himself.

History
1 year ago
Illinois State Museum to close for three months for plumbing project

During the closure, museum staff will hit the road with community programming and exhibits.

Black Lives Matter sign
Local
1 year ago
“All lives matter”? Don’t say it

Also: First Gentleman battles cancer

Sharpton, Crump & Massey family
Local
1 year ago
Rev. Sharpton pushes for Sonya Massey law in Illinois

“A bad cop is a bad cop” – Rev. Al Sharpton

Road work ahead of
Local
1 year ago
Water main work to close part of Monroe Street

The project is expected to last multiple days.