Local
4 months ago
Turner files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills

Turner’s bill could create a home utility rebate program for families who earn too much to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are still hurt by rising energy costs.

Darleen Hall worships during a service at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
4 months ago
Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

“You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said during Sunday services at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Police watch during the 2025 Pilsen Mexican Independence Day parade Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
4 months ago
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

Chicago officials repeatedly reaffirmed the city’s so-called sanctuary policies that have been place for four decades.

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Crime
4 months ago
Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

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IL State News
4 months ago
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big

In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits with members of the family-owned soccer gear business Extreme Soccer, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Berwyn, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
4 months ago
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says

Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.

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Business
4 months ago
Illinois delegation traveling to Japan for annual conference

Governor JB Pritzker will not attend, blames the Trump Administration.

Students of St. John Berchmans' school hold items often linked to Blessed Carlo Acutis, who will be canonized a saint by Pope Leo XIV, before Mass at Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski)
IL State News
4 months ago
A wildly popular 15-year-old computer whiz is becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint

In the lead-up to Acutis’ canonization on Sunday, it’s all Acutis, all the time at the Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish and school in Chicago.

Rob Vickery, Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, speaks at a grand opening ceremony in the Monarch Youth Center's multi-purpose room.
Local
4 months ago
A new approach to juvenile corrections opens in Lincoln

“The young people that we serve have experienced a lot; they have experienced loss, trauma, abuse, heartache, poverty, discrimination, and much more.  They’re also incredibly resilient and strong, intelligent and funny, and loving.  These kids are worth our investment — this investment.”

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