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IL State News
1 year ago
No go on hemp bill

Guv complains about special interests, mean lawmakers

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after the first day of his corruption trial on Oct. 22, 2024. Madigan indicated he will testify in his own defense on Tuesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
1 year ago
Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial

Unexpected move could lengthen longtime House speaker’s case by weeks.

Harlem Globetrotters ball
History
1 year ago
ALPLM author discussion: How a Chicago man’s vision created the Harlem Globetrotters

Abe Saperstein, a Jewish immigrant from Chicago’s South Side, was the mastermind behind the growth of the Globetrotters.

Gerald Schneider
Local
1 year ago
Sherman community remembers Sergeant Gerald Schneider

Schneider died Sunday after battling cancer.

Illinois State Capitol
IL State News
1 year ago
GOP to guv: Quit focusing on illegals

House could take up name-change bill, which one lawmaker calls “a gift to criminals and illegal immigrants”

Warehouse worker
Business
1 year ago
IL Senate passes warehouse work rules bill

Opponent: Bill would make IL even less business-friendly

Crime
1 year ago
House could give guv “Karina’s Bill”

Domestic abuse prevention advocates champion bill named for Chicago woman allegedly killed by husband despite emergency order of protection

Rochester Rockets signs
Education
1 year ago
Rochester superintendent placed on administrative leave amid investigation

WAND TV reports receiving a letter Monday afternoon stating Rochester Superintendent Dan W. Cox has been placed under investigation.

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

Bisquick is around 2 years old and a big love bug and all-around awesome guy.

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

Tina has the unfortunate distinction of being the longest resident currently living in a kennel at Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center.