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Members of the Illinois House of Representatives for the 104th General Assembly take the oath of office
IL State News
1 year ago
Illinois General Assembly begins 104th session with inaugurations and calls for cooperation

The four caucus leaders remain the same for the 104th General Assembly.

Crime
1 year ago
Last day legislation

Karina’s Bill, energy omnibus, name change among those headed to guv’s desk

Ald. Chuck Redpath
Local
1 year ago
Redpath voted in to city clerk’s office

Several members of City Council wanted to hold off on the vote, wanting time to see who else may have applied for the position and talk to any other candidates.

Susan Boone
Local
1 year ago
Former Sangamon County Coroner Susan Boone dies at 76

Boone served as coroner for many years but resigned amid controversy in 2011.

IL State News
1 year ago
No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Harlem Globetrotters ball
History
1 year ago
ALPLM author discussion: How a Chicago man’s vision created the Harlem Globetrotters

Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant from Chicago’s South Side, was the mastermind behind the growth of the Globetrotters.

Gerald Schneider
Local
1 year ago
Sherman community remembers Sergeant Gerald Schneider

Schneider died Sunday after battling cancer.

Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
1 year ago
GOP to guv: Quit focusing on illegals

House could take up name-change bill, which one lawmaker calls “a gift to criminals and illegal immigrants”

Warehouse worker
Business
1 year ago
IL Senate passes warehouse work rules bill

Opponent: Bill would make IL even less business-friendly

Education
1 year ago
District 186 creates high school softball co-op due to low number of athletes

A brief meeting last night for the District 186 School Board.