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Local
1 year ago
Weller assumes command of Illinois National Guard medical unit

Weller played a pivotal role in Illinois’ COVID-19 response.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly hands a flag to Meghan Carns, the widow of Trooper Clay Carns, who died on Dec. 23, 2024. John Fleet, 69, of Wilmington, was charged with violating Scott's Law, which is a Class 4 Felony. (Photo provided)
IL State News
1 year ago
Despite two decades of education and enforcement, drivers still failing Scott’s Law

Last year, Illinois State Police reported the highest number of crashes involving troopers.

Chester County, Pa., election workers process mail-in and absentee ballots at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa., Nov. 4, 2020. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois among states suing to block Trump election order, calling it unconstitutional

“The authority to modify the rules Congress established for U.S. elections lies within Congress. Instead of imposing voting restrictions across the country, we should focus our efforts on encouraging more Americans to participate in the democratic process,” Raoul said.

Education
1 year ago
Bill would ease college admissions

Direct admissions process

Casey's staff hold lottery tickets
IL State News
1 year ago
Mega Millions Mystery: $349M jackpot winner in Illinois still unknown

The Illinois Lottery is eagerly awaiting the winning ticket holder to step forward and claim their $349 million life-changing prize. 

Business
1 year ago
Tariffs, deportation occupy Governor Pritzker’s mind in Mexico

Application of tariffs simply haphazard, he says

Attorney General Kwame Raoul, left, answers questions from City Club of Chicago CEO Dan Gibbon during a luncheon appearance Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
1 year ago
Raoul says ‘I do not want to go to Washington,’ rules out bid for U.S. Senate

Illinois attorney general says he can do more by staying in his current job.

Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford, left, and Miles Kelly (13) celebrate a win over Michigan State after the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Sports
1 year ago
In recruiting battle, Illinois lawmaker weighs in on tax breaks for college athletes for NIL earnings

To Weaver, it’s more about helping the mid-major schools in the state such as Bradley, Illinois State, Western Illinois and Loyola Chicago than the Big Ten’s Illinois and Northwestern.