IL State News
3 months ago
Bomb threat mars Texas Dems’ visit to Illinois

Guv defends IL maps as TX plans its own.

These two men used a fraudulent credit card to purchase gift cards from a Family Dollar store.
Crime
3 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help needed investigating Retail Theft from near west side business

Two men used a fraudulent credit card to purchase gift cards.

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois donated Girl Scout cookies to frontline health care workers at Springfield Memorial Hospital as part of Operation Cookie Share.
Local
3 months ago
Girls Scouts make cookie delivery to Springfield Memorial Hospital

The donations were supported by a community fundraising drive held in June.

Handicapped parking placards for permanently-disabled Illinois residents can now be good for five years, instead of one.
Local
3 months ago
Legislation signed allowing for less-regular parking placard requests for disabled residents

“This law addresses a real problem by cutting red tape and making state government work better for the people it serves.”

Agriculture
3 months ago
Illinois ends landmark ‘Eat.Move.Save.’ program, impacting over 1 million residents and 200 jobs

The decision comes as federal funding for SNAP-Education was cut, despite data showing the program’s proven impact.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Gov. JB Pritzker during Tuesday’s August 5, 2025 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
IL State News
3 months ago
Pritzker talks redistricting on ‘The Late Show’

“Donald Trump’s trying to steal five seats from the people,” said Gov. Pritzker.

Katherine Smith was sentenced to 13 years in prison for her role in a home invasion that led to a stabbing death.
Crime
3 months ago
Woman sentenced to prison for role in 2018 murder

Katherine Smith got 13 years in prison, but also credit for the more than 2,000 days already spent in jail.

Chatham school bus
Local
3 months ago
Ball-Chatham Schools add tech and safety enhancement to buses to keep students safe

“The safety of our students is always our top priority,” said Superintendent Dr. Becca Lamon.

A McDonald's restaurant is visible Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Business
3 months ago
McDonald’s posts better-than-expected sales as chicken strips, Minecraft meal drive traffic

A meal tied to “A Minecraft Movie,” which was offered in 100 countries starting in April, drove customers back to stores.

Former Commonwealth Edison lobbyist and City Club of Chicago director Jay Doherty leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Aug. 5, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
3 months ago
Longtime ComEd lobbyist gets 1 year in prison for role in Madigan bribery scheme

Judge says ex-City Club of Chicago head Jay Doherty ‘cheated the very thing you put a face to’

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