Category Archives: News
Illinois quick hits: Madigan trial resumes; election results official
Madigan trial resumes The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has entered its third month. Madigan's defense attorney began cross-examination of government cooperating wi...
Dec 02, 2024
Illinois education leaders release blueprint for the future of education
(The Center Square) - A group of Illinois education organizations have unveiled their plan for the future of Illinois schools. It's called Vision 2030 and revolves around three education pillars, incl...
Dec 01, 2024
Trump's Illinois gain a rejection of Democrat status quo, Republican says
(The Center Square) - The state's political leaders have already taken some lessons from preliminary election results as the Illinois State Board of Elections prepares the final election results. Just...
Dec 01, 2024
Arguments fly in Illinois’ fight over ending swipe fees on taxes and tips
(The Center Square) - The Illinois Bankers Association says Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin writing a letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is "missing the forest for the trees." An I...
Nov 30, 2024
Violence prevention activist calls for unity to combat Chicago crime
(The Center Square) - Chicago activist Tio Hardiman is preaching unity in the battle to overcome the city's rising crime numbers after new data reveals violent crime episodes though October jumped to ...
Nov 30, 2024
Names of convicted politicians heard, more videos seen at corruption trial
(The Center Square) - Jurors have heard several convicted Illinois politicians named at the bribery and racketeering trial of the former speaker of the Illinois House. Former Speaker Michael Madigan a...
Nov 29, 2024
Small Business Saturday helps keep local dollars in community
(The Center Square) - After Thanksgiving turkey, the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear with Black Friday. A small business advocate is reminding consumers to shop local for Small Business S...
Nov 29, 2024
Bears reach tentative deal with Arlington Heights on property taxes
(The Center Square) - As the Chicago Bears continue to push for public funds for a new lakefront stadium, the team now says they have reached a deal with Arlington Heights on property taxes. The team ...
Nov 29, 2024
BISON WIN THIRD STRAIGHT
The Bloomington Bison power play shined in a 3-1 win against the Iowa Heartlanders on Wednesday night at Grossinger Motors Arena. Each team suffered two penalties during the opening stanza. Iowa's cam...
Nov 28, 2024
Shots Fired on Sandra Lane: Suspect Arrested in Normal, Illinois
The Normal Police Department has arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with a shooting that injured one individual on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. At approximately 2:01 PM, officers responded to the...
Nov 27, 2024
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