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….
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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…
Community Divided: Arthur CUSD #305 Seeks Input on Potential High School Name Change
ARTHUR, IL – The Arthur CUSD #305 Board of Education has officially opened a dialogue with the community that is stirring significant debate across social media. In a move to…
Critically Ill Red-Tailed Hawk Makes Incredible Recovery at U of I Wildlife Medical Clinic
CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A critically ill red-tailed hawk that was admitted to the University of Illinois’ Wildlife Medical Clinic has made an “incredible recovery.” In a post on Facebook,…
Republican Candidates for Governor Try to Distance Themselves from Controversial Donors
Three Republicans seeking the right to face Gov. JB Pritzker in the fall met for the first time in a televised debate on Tuesday as they try to muster momentum…