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County seeks leads on Brenda Bottoms
New info developed in 2025 on Auburn woman missing since 1987.
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As Illinois increasingly becomes destination for abortion access, a new public-private partnership emerges
Thousands of abortion-seekers have traveled to the state, which has laws that protect abortion.
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Jacksonville Police arrest suspect after reported home invasion
Police identified the suspect as Tynajah M. Lane of Jacksonville. Lane has been arrested on preliminary charges of home invasion and aggravated assault.
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Dist. 186 board members concerned about bond sales
Some of the bonds would be repaid with property tax money, while others would be repaid with money from a 1% sales tax.
2 weeks ago
Human service advocates say they are worried after Pritzker’s status-quo budget proposal
Some express concern the state can’t offset federal funding cuts.
2 weeks ago
Lenyn Sosa focuses on improvement amid uncertain future with the White Sox
Sosa led Chicago with a career-high 22 homers and 75 RBIs in 140 games last year.
2 weeks ago
Expert: Heart disease risk factors and prevention methods
The unthought-of Risk factors of heart disease and ways to prevent yourself from getting it.
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Dist. 186 administrator to become next Decatur superintendent
Moody will replace current superintendent Rochelle Clark, who announced her retirement in October 2024.
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Local comedian is turning a camper into a mobile stage
Local stand-up comedian, Cassandra Simpson, is starting a mobile stage called Rolling Laughs, featuring open mic nights, comedy shows, karaoke and more!
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Healthy again, Cade Horton looking for a big second season with the Chicago Cubs
After beginning last season with Triple-A Iowa, Horton made his big league debut in May.
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Bears promote longtime scout, executive Jeff King to assistant general manager
King's promotion comes after Ian Cunningham left late last month to become Atlanta's general manager.
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Memorial services for Rev. Jesse Jackson expanded to include South Carolina and Washington, DC
Jackson will still lie in repose next week at the Chicago headquarters of his Rainbow PUSH Coalition with a public celebration of life and homegoing services to follow.
2 weeks ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson denies request for Rev. Jesse Jackson to lie in honor in US Capitol
The request was denied, because of the precedent that the space is typically reserved for former presidents, the military and select officials.
2 weeks ago
Battle over data centers in Illinois pits consumer costs vs. state competitiveness
Lawmakers trying again to regulate industry as Pritzker moves to pause incentives .
2 weeks ago
House Dems hit back on death penalty / abortion proposal
"This is reckless, this is dangerous, this is wrong."
2 weeks ago
A step forward for proposed data center
County Zoning Board of Appeals votes 5-0 to recommend conditional permitted use.
2 weeks ago
Former ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole in Madigan probe sentenced to probation
Fidel Marquez secretly recorded meetings for feds, testified in 2 trials.
