Local
9 months ago
CWLP chief takes umbrage at Ald. Williams’ remarks

Williams suggests Brown ignores public, pays too little attention to his job

Mega Millions lottery machine
IL State News
9 months ago
$349M Mega Millions winners come forward in Illinois

The winners say they plan to use the $349 million to do good, and it will be the “gift that keeps on giving.”

Susan Stanton, right, executive director of ACT Now, which advocates for after-school programs, testifies before a House committee in favor of a bill to earmark $50 million in the upcoming state budget to help fund those programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Education
9 months ago
After-school programs continue push for state aid

$50M appropriated for current year was never released, advocates argue

Ball Chatham Schools logo on a district building
Local
9 months ago
Ball-Chatham schools keep e-learning in place through Thursday as community mourns

Chatham schools offer support in wake of tragic crash at YNOT that killed four students.

West side of YNOT building after tragic crash on April 29, 2025.
Local
9 months ago
4 girls killed in tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham identified: Driver not in custody

The victims have been identified as Ainsley Johnson, 8, of Chatham; Rylee Britton, 18, of Springfield; Kathryn Corley, 7, of Chatham; and Alma Buhnerkempe, 7, of Chatham.

Police and fire on the scene at YNOT in Chatham
Crime
9 months ago
Coroner identifies girls killed in tragic crash at YNOT in Chatham

Illinois State Police reported the four girls who died were ages seven, seven, eight, and eighteen.

Young soybean plants in a no-till agricultural field. Captured in mid June in the Midwest.
Agriculture
9 months ago
Last-minute donation saves soybean lab at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

The gift will allow operations to continue for another year.

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley appear in court
Crime
9 months ago
Possible trial date set for EMS workers accused of killing patient

Peter Cadigan and Peggy Finley are charged with first degree murder for the death of Earl Moore Jr.

Illinois State Fair
Local
9 months ago
Get a taste of the Illinois State Fair on Tuesday- including a Vose Korndog!

In the mood for some fair food? Get your korndog and lemon shake-up on Tuesday.

IL State News
9 months ago
IL AFL-CIO commemorates Workers’ Memorial Day

Bill would keep today’s regulations even if feds roll them back