School buses
Education
1 year ago
‘Hitting kids should never be allowed’: Illinois bans corporal punishment in all schools

Illinois will join New Jersey, Iowa, Maryland and New York in prohibiting paddling, spanking or hitting in all its schools.

Local
1 year ago
As DNC opens in Chicago, state leaders tout Illinois as a ‘model of Democratic success’ 

Pritzker speaks to delegation, visits other state breakfasts on opening day.

Education
1 year ago
D-186: Put it away

School board passes ban unanimously

Business
1 year ago
Primo Designs makes list of 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies in U.S.

Primo Designs showed 112% growth over a three-year period. 

Sang Co Sheriff
Local
1 year ago
Application process open for Sangamon County Sheriff position

Coroner Jim Allmon will serve as interim sheriff after Campbell’s retirement and until a new sheriff is appointed.

Local
1 year ago
Two Indiana men dead after boating accident in LaSalle County

The men were not wearing life jackets.

girl on phone in class
Education
1 year ago
New phone policy in District 186 in place as students head back to school

Devices found in violation will have to be retrieved by a parent or guardian.

Local
1 year ago
IL National Guard recruited to assist law enforcement at DNC in Chicago

The National Guard’s specialized units are trained to handle a wide range of scenarios where large crowds, dignitaries, and other high-profile participants are present.

Woman on scale
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
U of I study shows fiber and protein are key to weight loss

Participants focused on increasing their protein and fiber intake while keeping daily calories to 1,500 or less. 

Local
1 year ago
GOP has its say

“‘Democrats deliver.’ They sure as hell do.”