Active Week Ahead: Rain, Storms, and Warming Temperatures in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS — Following a chilly start to March, a significant weather pattern shift is…
Active Week Ahead: Rain, Storms, and Warming Temperatures in Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS — Following a chilly start to March, a significant weather pattern shift is expected to bring a more active and unsettled stretch of weather to the region. As…
Severe Weather Preparedness Month: Is Your Family Ready?
CENTRAL ILLINOIS — As March begins, residents across the region are encouraged to turn their attention to storm safety. March is officially Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois, serving as…
Sangamon County Animal Control Investigates Cruel Animal Dumping Incident
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center is investigating a disturbing case of animal abandonment after three sick Chihuahuas were found dumped at the Washington Park…
Onarga Man Sentenced to Five Years for Bomb Possession in 2025 Standoff
ONARGA, Ill. — A 40-year-old Onarga man will spend the next five years in federal prison for possession of a bomb during a standoff that took place in April 2025….
Illinois Remains on Edge Over ICE Enforcement Amid Partial DHS Shutdown
According to Capitol News Illinois, Illinois remains on edge over potential ICE enforcement actions even amid a partial DHS shutdown. Chicago police will be required to report violations of federal…
Judge Orders Release of Dozens of Immigrants Detained Illegally by ICE in Chicago
According to Capitol News Illinois, a federal judge has ordered the release of dozens of immigrants who were detained illegally by ICE in Chicago. The judge went through more than…
Lawmakers Postpone Cook County Property Tax Debt Sale to Continue Working on Reforms
Lawmakers have postponed the sale of Cook County property tax debt to continue working on reforms to current state law, according to Capitol News Illinois. The decision comes as litigation…
University of Illinois Concerns Over Higher Education Funding Overhaul Proposal
Multiple groups that are at risk of losing federal funding are asking Illinois lawmakers for more state money, according to Capitol News Illinois. The University of Illinois is among those…
Illinois Lawmakers Advance Bill to Keep Bears in State Amid Indiana’s Push
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois lawmakers took a significant step forward this week in their effort to keep the Chicago Bears in the state, as House Bill 910 advanced in committee….
Legislators and Activists Push for Prescription Drug Affordability Board
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois legislators and healthcare advocates are continuing their push for a prescription drug affordability board, despite facing strong opposition from the pharmaceutical industry. The proposed legislation aims…
