Carlson, Angus
Angus “Beef” James Wesley Carlson (24) of Altona, IL passed away April 13, 2024, in a tragic side-by-side accident.
Legislators warn proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights
The complex formula is supposed to mirror the K-12 evidence-based funding that currently exists in Illinois.
Pritzker’s proposal to address worst underfunded state pensions in the country dissected
The state, at a 44% funding ratio, is home to the country’s worst pension crisis.
Hundreds of gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse
Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts. In January 2023, Gov. J.B. Pritzker enacted a ban on more than
Former gym owner opts for bench trial in Warren County sexual assault case
Bench trial now slated for May
Knox County property transfers for April 5-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales
A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
IDOT starts work Monday on part of I-74 near Galesburg. Here’s what you need to know
Slow down and use alternate routes, says IDOT
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit; Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths
Housing advocates are renewing a push to fund a $20 million state affordable housing tax credit in the upcoming state budget. Supporters of the “Build Illinois Homes Tax Credit Act,” modeled after a federal tax credit program,
Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future
BOLINGBROOK – A manufacturer in the southwest suburbs of Chicago received $2.6 million from electric utility Commonwealth Edison this week as part of a state program for generating its own electricity using solar panels and storing
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants
SPRINGFIELD – The recent surge of international migrants arriving in Illinois has brought with it a host of new challenges for state and local officials. Those range from filling their most basic needs like emergency food, clothing
Canton man faces charges after home security allegedly catches him with guns
Man allegedly carried guns, made threats against a woman
State lawmaker under federal investigation reacts to Dolton officials being charged and accused
Freeman, the top aide to the Dolton mayor, was indicted for bankruptcy fraud Tuesday.
Group opposing abortion rallies in Springfield
In attendance was a former gubernatorial candidate who called recently passed House Bill 4867 a “death bill.”
Measure requiring 120-day notice of local media sales passes Illinois Senate
Bill’s sponsor says it’s an effort to keep the media landscape from further shrinking
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims
SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at protecting domestic violence victims and two other criminal justice reforms. The bills are backed by organizations such as Moms
Illinois Senate measure allowing police to address squatters advances
The Illinois Senate could consider a bill to address squatters. That’s when a homeowner comes home from a vacation or other extended period away to find someone else taking over their dwelling. State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry
Illinois legislator pushes to end ‘ageist’ mandatory driving tests for seniors
Current law allows driving tests for those 75 and over
Wilder, Bruce
Bruce W. Wilder, 88, of Galesburg, Illinois, died at 2:27 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
It’s official: New Galesburg Public Library will open next week. Here’s what we know
The opening is one week away
Two accused of assaulting two others with bat, golf club
One of the injured was taken to the hospital