Category Archives: News
Jury in corruption trial gets Chicago civics lesson
(The Center Square) - Jurors in one of the state's highest-profile corruption cases got a lesson about the Chicago political machine Monday afternoon, as federal prosecutors lay the foundation for the...
Nov 04, 2024
Illinois voters being asked a variety of local ballot questions
(The Center Square) - In addition to the presidential race and other state and federal offices, Illinois voters on Election Day will be deciding a number of local issues around the state as well. Cham...
Nov 04, 2024
Pritzker budget office projects $22.2 billion in deficits over five years
(The Center Square) - The latest five-year projections for the state of Illinois' finances shows a $10 billion increase in state spending with a more than $5 billion budget deficit. For the current fi...
Nov 04, 2024
Chamber's Nonprofit Showcase Returns with Nearly 50 Participating
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Nonprofit Showcase on Wednesday, November 6, from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., at the Holiday Inn Bloomington located at 8 Traders Circle in Norm...
Nov 04, 2024
HCC to Host Veterans Recognition Event 11/11
Heartland Community College will honor veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the atrium of the Workforce Development Center (WDC). This ...
Nov 04, 2024
Madigan didn't want to pay ousted colleague Kevin Quinn
(The Center Square) - Prosecutors played wiretapped calls Monday showing how those around former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's ousted staffer Kevin Quinn tried to help him financially. Quin...
Nov 04, 2024
Health officials urging Illinoisans to get screened for lung cancer
(The Center Square) - November is Lung Cancer Awareness month, and officials say it is a good time to get screened. According to the Lung Association, Illinois ranks as 16th worst in the country for n...
Nov 04, 2024
Illinois GOP files suit claiming Chicago ballot envelopes are improperly marked
(The Center Square) - Illinois Republicans are questioning the integrity of mail-in ballot envelopes from the Chicago Board of Elections. The Illinois GOP joined Cook County State's Attorney candidate...
Nov 04, 2024
Illinois quick hits: 2.1 million already voted; Madigan trial continues
2.1 million already voted More than 2.1 million registered Illinois voters have already cast their ballot for the Nov. 5 general election. Data from the Illinois State Board of Elections available Mon...
Nov 04, 2024
Ninth annual YICU Student Service Awards taking place on November 10th, at Heartland Community College's Astroth Community Center Auditorium
YGC Class of 2024 raised $3,459.50 for local nonprofits For A Better Tomorrow (FBT) recently wrapped up Youth Global Citizen in late September. The students in this program learn leadership skills, th...
Nov 04, 2024
