4 weeks ago in Education, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

People could face criminal charges for threatening teachers, school staff under new Illinois bill

Teachers across the state have confronted school boards over recent years to address the rise in student violence. Yet, parents and guardians are also leaving many educators and administrators terrified to go to work.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Farm Progress Show celebrating 20 years of Progress City

"Decatur is in the middle of what we call the three I-s: Indiana, Illinois and Iowa," said Rick Wild, the On-site Operations Manager for the show.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

The search is on for a new District 186 superintendent

D-186 could pay school board association tens of thousands of dollars.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

‘Mr. President, do not come to Chicago’

Duckworth: "Cadet Bone Spurs" dodged the draft five times.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Two weekend shootings in Springfield: man arrested for one, one critically injured in another

Convicted felon arrested for one shooting, while a man is in critical condition in another.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New name for IL public-private economic development engine

Goodbye, Intersect Illinois. Hello, Illinois Economic Development Corporation.

4 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Everest — Friends of SCACAC Dog of the Week

One month living in a kennel may be way too long for young Everest.

4 weeks ago in Local, Pet of the Week, ZZZ App Top Stories

Meet Battleship — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Despite the imposing name, this Battleship may be a lover, not a fighter.

4 weeks ago in Business, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Debate over renewables continues

The problem is "just being stupid," says Illinois Freedom Caucus chairman State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Hindsboro).

4 weeks ago in National

Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained by ICE in Baltimore, faces possible deportation to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in Baltimore on Monday and faces possible efforts by the Trump administration to deport him immediately.

4 weeks ago in Education, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

New student board member at D-186

SHS construction has "character and potential," says Jordan Robinson.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National, ZZZ App Top Stories

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

“I think Chicago will be our next,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, “And then we’ll help with New York.”

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, IL State News, Local, ZZZ App Top Stories

Farm Progress Show takes over Decatur this week

Everything from tractors and seed, to NASCAR drivers and politicians, will be at the Farm Progress Show.