Category Archives: News

(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's comments in the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's late night ta...

(The Center Square) - A temporary fence surrounding the federal courthouse in downtown Rockford, Illinois is drawing sharp criticism and competing explanations from federal and state officials. Illino...

Report: Suspect pictured with Pritzker Less than a week before a smash-and-grab burglary led to a fatal wreck on Chicago's Magnificent Mile, one of the men now charged with the murder of another drive...

(The Center Square) - The University of California system sued the Trump administration, calling the UCLA federal funding freeze a violation of the First Amendment. In August, the Trump administration...

Suspect in custody after state senator's home struck with gunfire A suspect is in custody after two homes were damaged by gunfire in Shorewood Tuesday morning. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorew...

(The Center Square) - According to a Republican candidate for Illinois governor, schools in the state can succeed without spending big. Ted Dabrowski said two Clinton County school districts, Aviston ...

Registration is now open for the Heartland Harvest 5K, to be held the last Sunday in October on the campus of Heartland Community College in Normal. Runners, walkers, and families are invited to lace ...

The spookiest season of the year is almost upon us, and our annual Not-So-Scary and Scary Haunted Trail, celebrating its 30th year of thrills and chills! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure suitabl...

Drivers can expect traffic delays next week as milling work begins on several major streets in Bloomington. Starting Monday, Sept. 22, crews will begin removing asphalt along: Oakland Avenue between E...

(The Center Square) After previous attempts were unsuccessful, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he may take executive action to address hemp regulations in the state if the legislature won't act. Prit...