Illinois home to Frank Lloyd Wright farmhouse

The Muirhead Farmhouse, northwest of Chicago, has the unique designation of being the only known farmhouse designed and built by Frank Lloyd Wright during his lifetime. He was 83 years old when he designed the Muirhead Farmhouse in 1950. According...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

10 displaced after fireworks appear to cause fire at Peoria home

An investigator will determine the official cause, but officials on scene said fireworks were involved. PHOENIX — The Red Cross is assisting ten people after a fire consumed the attic of their home on the Fourth of July. >> Download the 12News app...

Q1: Cities within Henderson County recorded 3 lawyers in good standing

John H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpsonJohn H. Simpson Vice Chairperson, Chicago | linkedin.com/in/john-simpson There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Henderson County as of the first quarter of...

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...

Major Breakthrough Surfaces In Decades-Long Mystery Of Murdered Oregon Woman

SELMA, OR- They say you can’t escape the long arm of the law, and such is such the case for a 72-year-old Chico, California man, who was indicted last week for a murder that occurred 42 years ago, NBC News reports. Mark Sanfratello was indicted by...

Greene County authorities respond to bomb threat in Roodhouse

By Benjamin Cox on July 6, 2025 at 7:05pm Few details are known at this hour but Greene County law enforcement and first responders responded to a bomb threat on the Roodhouse square late this afternoon. Roodhouse Fire & Police, White Hall Fire &...

Fans descend on Grant Park for third NASCAR Chicago Street Race

Grant Park buzzed with energy Saturday morning as tens of thousands of attendees descended on the park grounds for the third NASCAR Chicago Street Race amid rising temperatures and a blazing sun. The third and final race weekend of NASCAR’s...

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...

How to watch today’s NASCAR Xfinity Chicago Street Race: Time, TV channel, free live stream

The NASCAR Xfinity Series returns to the Windy City on Saturday for The Loop 110 and the only street race on the season calendar. The race is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on CW Network and streaming on-demand....

Shane van Gisbergen wins Chicago Street Race pole, full Cup Series qualifying results

Shane van Gisbergen has swept the pole awards today in Chicago. The Trackhouse Racing driver is staking his claim on this weekend. SVG has won a Cup race and an Xfinity race on the streets of Chicago. Can he win both in one weekend? The NASCAR Cup...

Shelby County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

In 2022, Shelby County received $262.8 million in government transfer payments, equivalent to $12,657 per capita. These payments—which include Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and income maintenance—accounted for 24.1% of all personal income...

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...

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

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,...