Local
2 years ago
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal

Two bills that would regulate battery disposal and storage are awaiting action from the full Illinois Senate after unanimous committee approval.

Education
2 years ago
Illinois helps schools weather critical teaching shortage, but steps remain, study says

Illinois schools have taken steps to weather an acute shortage of teachers with the state’s help, but a survey released Tuesday points to ways to improve training, support and incentives for classroom instructors.

Local
2 years ago
No “stamp” of approval

Many of those in opposition took to the microphone to express their doubts about the USPS assurances. 

Michael Frerichs, Illinois State Treasurer
Local
2 years ago
Idea: 529 to Roth IRA

Frerichs’ office oversees retirement, college savings

Crime
2 years ago
Lincoln Lodge murder arrest

Dontreal Spencer, Jr

Local
2 years ago
Pay hike to $90K for new ISP troopers

Troopers’ starting pay: $90,000

Local
2 years ago
2 from PRB gone in Brand case

Out one day, an alleged killer the next

Local
2 years ago
Call to upgrade child labor law

Current law is decades upon decades old

Local
2 years ago
House GOP: Safety-minded ideas

Among them: Better notification of released prisoners

Crime
2 years ago
Own a video doorbell or security camera?

Joining the program does not grant SPD direct access to your camera system.