A van hit the Baskin Robbins at MacArthur Blvd. and Laurel Tuesday afternoon.
Business
2 days ago
Rebuild of Baskin-Robbins is underway

Franchisee almost had to relocate.

A screenshot of part of a Facebook video from the scene of a fire to a historic building in Jacksonville.
Local
2 days ago
UPDATE: Historic Jacksonville building to be demolished following morning fire

Authorities did not disclose a cause to the fire.

Local
3 days ago
City: No plan to replace grocery tax

Budget season is underway.

High school student take part in a "boot camp" hosted by HSHS.
Education
3 days ago
HSHS hosts healthcare bootcamp for high schoolers

A select group of juniors and seniors gets to pick the different jobs they may be interested in and see what that job may look like.

ISP Director Brendan Kelly provides update on investigation into Chatham crash at YNOT on April 28, 2025.
Crime
3 days ago
ISP highlights progress in fight against human trafficking during awareness month

“If we think we’re immune and that does not happen here, we’re kidding ourselves,” Kelly said. “That crime is real. The victims are real. We need to help them.”

IL State News
3 days ago
Senate GOP rips new energy law

High utility bills? Blame Gov. Pritzker.

Budget Cuts
Business
3 days ago
City Council discusses the budget for the next fiscal year

The next fiscal year’s budget is undergoing hearings, the final hearing prior to decision is next week on January 22

This massive video board is being installed at University of Illinois' Memorial Stadium.
Sports
3 days ago
Illinois installs largest video display in college football at Memorial Stadium

Massive Daktronics videoboard and LED upgrades set to debut ahead of the 2026 season.

House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, speaks to reporters outside his office on Oct. 15, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
IL State News
3 days ago
Top Democrats say they would consider small changes to Illinois’ SAFE-T Act

Cook County chief judge to issue report that could guide new legislation.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson celebrates with Rome Odunze after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Huh)
Sports
3 days ago
Bears coach Ben Johnson offers no apologies for profane postgame speech

Coach Ben Johnson made his feelings clear. He repeatedly yelled a profanity directed at the Packers to start his postgame pep talk.