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Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office
IL State News
2 years 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.

Crime
2 years ago
Last day legislation

Karina’s Bill, energy omnibus, name change among those headed to guv’s desk

Ald. Chuck Redpath
Local
2 years ago
Redpath voted in to city clerk’s office

Several members of City Council wanted to hold off on the vote, wanting time to see who else may have applied for the position and talk to any other candidates.

Susan Boone
Local
2 years ago
Former Sangamon County Coroner Susan Boone dies at 76

Boone served as coroner for many years but resigned amid controversy in 2011.

IL State News
2 years ago
No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
2 years ago
Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

Unexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks.

Harlem Globetrotters ball
History
2 years 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
2 years ago
Sherman community remembers Sergeant Gerald Schneider

Schneider died Sunday after battling cancer.

Lifestyle
2 years 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
2 years 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”