Illinois must stop undervaluing conservation before it’s too late

For the second year in a row, the State of Illinois has chosen to underfund the backbone of its conservation infrastructure. This year’s state budget once again provides only $4.5 million in operational funding for the state’s 97 Soil and Water...

KU summer debate camp brings top debaters in the country to Lawrence

Share this post or save for later More than 100 high school students from around the country have packed into KU classrooms the last few weeks to master their skills in policy debate, part of a cycle that current and former Kansas debaters say...

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Wabash County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

John H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpsonJohn H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpson Cities within Wabash County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses in the...

Illinois expands online licensure; new laws and health measures announced

Dennis Tipsword Jr., Illinois State Representative for 105th District | www.facebook.comDennis Tipsword Jr., Illinois State Representative for 105th District | www.facebook.com The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation...

Shane van Gisbergen gets candid about about Connor Zilisch after Chicago clash

Shane van Gisbergen opened up about his aggressive late-race move on teammate Connor Zilisch in a new interview, describing it as a calculated opportunity rather than anything personal. In a video shared on X, Van Gisbergen praised Zilisch’s...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Champaign County in week ending June 28?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Champaign County...

Illinois community coming together to purchase Pope's old home

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, located at 212 East 141st Place in Dolton, Illinois, as it appeared in July 2024. (Photo: Google Maps) The village of Dolton in Illinois has decided to buy Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home. While some have raised...

Mary Miller shares insights on political events via Twitter

Rep. Mary Miller, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 15th district, shared her experiences and opinions on recent political events through a series of tweets. Miller, who succeeded John Shimkus in 2021, has been vocal...

Connecticut Attorney General claims in lawsuit President Trump shared personal health data with ICE

This week, CT AG William Tong joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a federal decision to potentially give ICE access to individual personal health data. HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong joined multiple coalitions of...

Peoria County Board - Public Safety & Justice Committee met June 3

Peoria County Board - Public Safety & Justice Committee met June 3. Here are the minutes provided by the committee: Attendance Present: Members: Member Groves Allison, Member Phelan, Member Bryant, Member Daley, Member Elsasser, Member Reneau,...

Peoria County Board - County Operations Committee met June 3

Peoria County Board - County Operations Committee met June 3. Here are the minutes provided by the committee: Attendance Present: Members: Member Rieker, Member Blair, Member Bryant, Member Duncan, Member Elsasser, Member Groves Allison, Member...

Law experts discuss future of law enforcement ahead of Sean Grayson's trial

Springfield, Illinois — We are just three months away from the trial of the former Sangamon County deputy who shot and killed a woman in her home. Sean Grayson is currently sitting behind bars with first-degree murder charges, after killing Sonya...

Illinois politicians respond to passing of Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill'

FBI Charges 13 in Illinois in Largest Healthcare Fraud Case Ever

The numbers in this case are staggering. The FBI in Illinois has completed an operation resulting in more than 320 being charged nationwide including 13 in the Land of Lincoln in what they describe as the largest case of alleged healthcare fraud...

Democrats step up efforts to woo military veterans ahead of midterms

A tank goes down Constitution Avenue during a parade commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army on June 14. (Pete Kiehart/for The Washington Post) BERNARDVILLE, N.J. — Rebecca Bennett was addressing about 30 voters, many of them veterans...

University of Illinois Chicago releases report on faulty blood tests used in marijuana DUI cases

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The University of Illinois Chicago has released an internal investigation report into faulty lab testing that has potentially jeopardized more than 1,000 cannabis DUI cases in the Chicago metro area. Many DUI cases were charged...

Champaign police investigate fatal shooting on W. Bradley Avenue

Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of W. Bradley Avenue following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries at 12:36 a.m. on July 4, 2025. Shortly after, a 32-year-old man from Champaign arrived at a local hospital via personal...

FC Cincinnati Takes On Chicago Fire FC in Salute to Service Match

CINCINNATI, Ohio — FC Cincinnati will host Chicago Fire FC on Saturday night for their Salute to Service match at TQL Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with limited tickets still available for purchase. Gates open at 6 p.m., allowing fans...

Jesse Jackson Jr. Quietly Explores Comeback Bid

“Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is quietly exploring a comeback in Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District after more than a decade out of office — including a two-year prison term,” Politico reports. “Jackson — the son of civil rights leader Rev....

AI moratorium could return despite removal from ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Government leaders and some outside groups took a victory lap after the Senate removed a provision from the recently passed reconciliation bill that would have prevented states from regulating artificial intelligence for 10 years. But experts...