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Local
1 year ago
Mayor’s alderman choice rankles activist

McNeil, a Black former alderman, would be better than Cox, she says

Illinois Grown produce
IL State News
1 year ago
IL Dept. of Ag asking consumers to dedicate $10 to local products and produce

The goal is to help consumers purchase products that bolster the state’s agricultural industry and economy.

Education
1 year ago
Time to prepare for ACT

D-186 invests in prep books

Crime
1 year ago
Governor signs Karina’s Law, meant to protect victims of domestic violence

Karina’s husband had a gun despite order of protection

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, right, speaks, Oct. 21, 2020, during a news conference in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
IL State News
1 year ago
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence

The Republican president signed the pardon on Monday, calling the Democratic former governor “a very fine person.”

judge's gavel
Crime
1 year ago
Springfield man sentenced to 10 years for drug, firearms charges

Johnnell Smith was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for possessing heroin with intent to distribute and for possessing a firearm in while committing a drug crime.

Abraham Lincoln statue
History
1 year ago
Interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln

As we celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday this week, here are some interesting facts about our 16th president.

Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Magic – Meow Mobile’s Cat of the Week

Magic is a sweet ginger and white boy, around 13 months old.

Meechi - Dog of the Week
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Meechi – Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Meechi is one of longest residents in the shelter. He was with brought in as a confiscation in August.

Snow on branches
Local
1 year ago
WORKWEEK FORECAST: Snow on the way

Snow and colder temps in the forecast for the workweek.