David Jordan is wanted by Illinois State and Gibson City Police.
Crime
2 months ago
Man wanted, accused of shooting at officers before house ended up on fire

David Jordan, 70, Gibson City, is accused of shooting two officers, after which his home ended up on fire.

Agriculture
2 months ago
Battle of the beers at the Illinois State Fair

“For the past ten years, we went from about forty breweries to over 300 breweries,” said Ray Stout, executive director of the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild.

Former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan departs the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after receiving a 7 ½-year prison sentence on corruption charges on June 13, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
2 months ago
Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal

As an Oct. 13 prison report date gets closer, Madigan hires experienced appellate team.

Michelle Pankow is the new Illinois State Fire Marshal.
Local
2 months ago
Michele Pankow becomes first woman to be named Illinois State Fire Marshal

“It feels strange to say it, but it’s nice for sure,” Pankow said with a smile when asked about her new title.

Kristi Noem
IL State News
2 months ago
DHS Secretary Noem defends ICE tactics in second Illinois visit

Many cities or states who don’t cooperate with ICE say that it discourages immigrants who’ve been victims of crimes or witnesses from coming forward.

FILE - In this photo provided by NASA, astronaut James Lovell, Apollo 13 commander poses for a portrait in his space suit, Feb. 16, 1970. (AP Photo/NASA, File)
IL State News
2 months ago
Apollo 13 moon mission leader James Lovell dies at 97

Lovell died Thursday in Lake Forest, Illinois, NASA said in a statement on Friday.

Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, left, stands with Team Clark during the national anthem before the WNBA All-Star basketball game, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IL State News
2 months ago
Another WNBA game, again in Chicago, disrupted by a sex toy tossed onto the court

The WNBA said any spectators throwing objects onto the court will face at least a one-year ban and prosecution from law enforcement.

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks to reporters outside the Illinois State Fairgrounds after cutting a ribbon to officially open the fair on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
2 months ago
Pritzker: FBI can’t arrest Texas lawmakers sheltering in Illinois

As tensions escalate, Pritzker won’t rule out Illinois redistricting in mid-decade

Passengers seeks updates on their delayed flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Kenner, La. (AP Photo/Jack Brooks)
IL State News
2 months ago
United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continue

About 35% of all the airline’s flights on Wednesday were delayed and 7% — 218 flights — were canceled, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions.

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