Following presentations from each of four sub-committees of the Massey Commission, members met in small groups with attendees to further discuss the recommendations.
Local
2 months ago
Massey Commission shares final recommendations for change following Sonya’s death

Police-related recommendations, and improved race relations, were heavy on the committee’s minds Monday night.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association annual breakfast meeting in Springfield on Aug. 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
Amid backlash, Pritzker calls for leaders — especially Trump — to tone down rhetoric

Illinois Republicans say governor’s rhetoric is sowing more division.

Education
2 months ago
D-186 passes budget; Lanphier asst principal accused of hitting student

The district plans to use fund balance to resolve an $18 million deficit; Chris Hampsey is on “investigative leave.”

Pillsbury plant demolition
Local
2 months ago
UPDATED: The long-awaited demolition of the Pillsbury Plant is finally on the horizon

Demolition is scheduled to start this week, either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Becky Gabany, owner, ChangeBridge Consulting
Local
2 months ago
Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

Becky Gabany joining 2025/2026 Obama Foundation Leaders

FILE - McDonald's restaurant signs are shown in in East Palestine, Ohio, Feb. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Agriculture
2 months ago
McDonald’s plans $200 million investment to promote regenerative practices on US cattle ranches

The Chicago burger giant said the investment was its largest to date in support of regenerative agriculture in the U.S.

pumpkins and fall decorations
Local
2 months ago
Fall Harvest Festival October 11 & 12 at Lincoln Memorial Gardens

Experience the beauty of autumn at the Lincoln Memorial Gardens’ Fall Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12.

Sen. Bill Cunningham, D-Chicago, is pictured on the floor of the Illinois Senate on May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
2 months ago
As energy bill continues to take shape, a key Senate architect plans to retire

Sen. Bill Cuningham, D-Chicago, won’t seek reelection after 16 years in Springfield.

IL State News
2 months ago
A brotherhood of governors

Pritzker, Quinn remember warm friendships with Edgar.

railroad crossing
IL State News
2 months ago
See tracks? Think train! Safety campaign kicks off in Illinois

Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 15-21 Rail Safety Week.  Marking the 12th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be sharing life-saving rail safety information.

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