"Bruce,' the grand champion steer at the Illinois State Fair, shown by Kadie Hummel (right).
Agriculture
3 months ago
A steer named Bruce is the star of the Illinois State Fair

He means scholarship money for Kadie Hummel of Cabrey, Ill.

Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly, right, and investor Howard G. Buffett, participate in a news conference on human trafficking Wednesday in Decatur.
Crime
3 months ago
State Police, other law enforcement form human trafficking enforcement group

The Illinois effort is being funded in large part by the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

Illustration of what in 2024 was a proposed agreement between ADM and the EPA.
Agriculture
3 months ago
EPA issues order after ADM carbon sequestration leaked into other areas

The substances leaked into an unauthorized area near the Decatur plant in July of last year.

emergency lights shutterstock
Local
3 months ago
Teen dead after farm-related accident near Virden

Authorities believe Kiel suffered an accident while using some equipment outside of Virden and was pronounced dead around noon.

Chicago Police squad car
Crime
3 months ago
Prosecutors won’t charge Chicago officers who fired nearly 100 times during a deadly traffic stop

The shooting that killed Dexter Reed, a Black man, raised questions about the use of force and the role of tactical officers who were involved.

IL State News
3 months ago
JB sees a big 2026 for IL Dems

Wednesday was Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair.

Springfield resident Don Tracy announced a run for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat, during the 2026 election.
Local
3 months ago
Springfield resident Tracy wants to replace Springfield resident Durbin in Senate

“I will represent all of Illinois, not just Chicago,” said Tracy.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries was in Springfield Tuesday and Wednesday, speaking here at the Springfield Urban League alongside Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-Springfield) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Springfield).
Local
3 months ago
House minority leader in Springfield for ‘Governor’s Day’ at the Illinois State Fair

“Of course, every city can continue to do more to drive down crime.  But the real crime scene that’s hurting everyday Americans in the United States of America, and the District of Columbia, is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, and the House floor, and the Senate floor.”

Attorney Benjamin Crump, at podium, speaks on Governer Pritzker signing "Sonya's Bill" into law. The law was named after a woman who was killed by a Sangamon County Sheriffs Deputy.
Local
3 months ago
Attorneys: ‘Sonya’s Law’ can be a national changemaker

Crump has helped represent the Massey family since Sonya’s death.  He praises the Massey family for their dedication to, and conviction for, the cause.

Education
3 months ago
UPDATED: Within a week of class starting, teachers union and D-186 have a contract

Raises of four percent in 2025-26 and 2026-27 are in the contract approved Tuesday.

1 66 67 68 69 70 428