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’

The Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to the Illinois State Fair.
Local
3 months ago
Budweiser Clydesdales to come to Illinois State Fair

The appearances are part of a celebration of the company’s fifteen years of partnership with “Folds of Honor,” which gives scholarships to families of fallen or disabled U.S. Service members, and first responders.

Memorial Health Mental Health Wellness Kit
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Memorial Health partners with area libraries to distribute mental health wellness kits

The kits include books about emotions and mental health, worksheets on breathing and grounding techniques, coloring pages, local support and mental health resources.

Health & Wellness
3 months ago
HSHS introduces ‘Community Connect’

“…a digital database of free or reduced cost community-based programs and services available in the communities we serve.”

IL State News
3 months ago
Texans continue holdout in Illinois

Texas GOP remap bid is “not democracy,” says guv.

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