Category Archives: News
Unemployment Rate Remains at Historical Low in October
The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that nonfarm payrolls increased to a record high +1,900 jobs compared to last month, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at an...
Nov 15, 2019
Four Still On The Run After Escaping Knox Co. Detention Center, New Details Emerging
Authorities are still searching for four teens who escaped a Knox County detention center. The Knox County Sheriff's Department says five 15-year-olds drove off in a stolen vehicle after escaping the ...
Nov 15, 2019
Kiss Plays Peoria
Kiss will play in Peoria for its "End of the Road" tour. LiveNation announced Kiss will perform at the Peoria Civic Center February 15, with tickets going on sale November 22. The Kiss Army will have ...
Nov 14, 2019
Report: Baker’s 7-Year-Old Bio-Daughter Testifies in Court Against Mom Accused of Kicking a Little Girl to Death
Testimony continued into the second day in the murder trial of Cynthia Baker. Prosecutors claim Baker kicked Rountree so hard in the stomach the child died as a result of her injuries. She faces six c...
Nov 14, 2019
Fourth Illinois Resident Dies After Vaping Related Lung Injury
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting the death of a fourth Illinois resident who had recently been hospitalized with lung injury associated with the use of e-cigarette or vapin...
Nov 14, 2019 Vaping360 / CC
Propane Shortage Prompts Regional Emergency Declaration
At the request of Governor Pritzker, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a Regional Emergency Declaration to help keep homes warm and dry wet grain. Illinois is one of seven st...
Nov 14, 2019
Dems Introduce New Ethics Proposal
Illinois lawmakers are considering new disclosure requirements for lobbyists and public officials in response to an ongoing federal corruption probe that has ensnared politicians from Chicago City Hal...
Nov 14, 2019
Baker Trial: State Says Defendant Recorded Herself on Video Abusing the Girl That Eventually Died of Her Injuries
Cynthia Baker is on trial and she is charged with murder, aggravated battery and child endangerment in connection with the death of Rica Rountree, the daughter of Baker's boyfriend. According to publi...
Nov 13, 2019
Illinois House Approves Bill to Cap Insulin Costs
Illinois House members voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve legislation capping out-of-pocket insulin costs for some diabetics. The House voted 100-13-1 to approve the bill, despite objections th...
Nov 13, 2019
2019 Governor's Hometown Awards: Colfax Selected
The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) will present 21 communities with 2019 Governor's Hometown Awards during a special reception at the Governor's Mansion o...
Nov 13, 2019
