Citation issued in weekend fire due to fireworks inside
Authorities: illegal fireworks posed a danger to firefighters
Pritzker meets with Biden, Dem governors concerned about president’s campaign
Meeting comes after calls for Biden to step down as Democratic candidate
State ends fiscal year with nearly $5B cash on hand
Leaders say record balances drive investment revenue, ensure vendors are paid on time
Pritzker signs election bill to increase party power in primary elections
Measures also include reforms to electoral college electors and voter registration data
Illinois continues to be only one of three states to ban most fireworks
Since 1942, the Illinois Pyrotechnic Use Act has prohibited residents from buying and using fireworks other than novelty items like handheld sparklers
New program in Illinois compares farming practices and outcomes
A farming program in Illinois aims to improve farm incomes and environmental outcomes. Precision Conservation Management recently released a summary of nine years worth of in-field data from Illinois farms. Farmers enrolled in PCM receive annual data
Chicago alderman pushes harsher penalties for crimes committed wearing facemasks
With violent crime like robberies sharply on the rise over the last year, a Chicago city council member is sponsoring an ordinance that would mean enhanced penalties for individuals convicted of crimes while wearing masks. Just four
Fredrickson, Christopher
Christopher Robin Fredrickson, 64, of Monmouth, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.
Hopkins, Michael G.
Michael G. Hopkins, age 75, of Gladstone, Illinois, passed away at 1:48 pm on Tuesday July 2, 2024, at Southeastern Iowa Regional Hospital Hospice House in West Burlington, Iowa.
West Nile Virus still a concern, especially with recent rains
Positive mosquito pools popping up in parts of western and central Illinois
Longtime Galesburg educator the new director of special education for District 205
Debra Cratty, recently special education coordinator for the district, replaces the retired Luan Statham