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February 18, 2020

Chicago businessman champions reparations effort

Willie Wilson is a man on a mission. It is not a political office that drives the frequent candidate, although he will run as an independent this fall against U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin,…
February 18, 2020

After a century or work, League of Women Voters not resting on its laurels

The president of the Illinois League of Women Voters is urging residents to be active participants in the electoral process — in even the simplest ways. “Nothing is too small….
February 18, 2020

Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools

SPRINGFIELD — Most adults in Illinois give the state’s public school system only a so-so grade, but they give slightly higher marks for their own local schools. That’s according…
February 18, 2020

Insurance agent charged with swindling senior

A former suburban insurance agent has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly swindling money from an elderly client. Diane Lazar, also known as Diane Dowd, formerly of…
February 17, 2020

‘Drug Llama’ sentenced to 13 years for trafficking opioids

A woman known as “The Drug Llama” for her “dark web” fentanyl trafficking has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison. Melissa Scanlan, 32, was sentenced to 13…

Chicago businessman champions reparations effort
February 18, 2020

Willie Wilson is a man on a mission. It is not a political office that drives the frequent candidate, although he will run as an independent this fall against U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin,…
After a century or work, League of Women Voters not resting on its laurels
February 18, 2020

The president of the Illinois League of Women Voters is urging residents to be active participants in the electoral process — in even the simplest ways. “Nothing is too small….
Insurance agent charged with swindling senior
February 18, 2020

A former suburban insurance agent has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly swindling money from an elderly client. Diane Lazar, also known as Diane Dowd, formerly of…
‘Drug Llama’ sentenced to 13 years for trafficking opioids
February 17, 2020

A woman known as “The Drug Llama” for her “dark web” fentanyl trafficking has been sentenced to more than 13 years in federal prison. Melissa Scanlan, 32, was sentenced to 13…
Couples renew vows in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s centennial
February 17, 2020

In an era when Catholic churches are closing or being consolidated in the Chicago area, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenview is engaging parishioners in unique ways. The St….
Chicago jury finds Florida doctor guilty of fraud charges
February 17, 2020

A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a physician on fraud charges for approving medically unnecessary tests that were billed to Medicare. While working for Chicago-based Grand Medical…

After a century or work, League of Women Voters not resting on its laurels

February 18, 2020

The president of the Illinois League of Women Voters is urging residents to be active participants in the electoral process — in even the simplest ways. “Nothing is too small….

Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools

February 18, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Most adults in Illinois give the state’s public school system only a so-so grade, but they give slightly higher marks for their own local schools. That’s according…

Durbin claims USDA playing favorites with trade war aid

February 17, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is accusing the U.S. Department of Agriculture of playing favorites with trade war aid payments by giving more money to southern cotton…

Bail, sentencing reform conversation begins to take shape

February 17, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Criminal justice reform is high on Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s agenda this year, but a legislative committee hearing Thursday, Feb. 13 in Chicago showed that reform…

State Police director backs FOID fingerprinting

February 16, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois State Police director said this week that his department has stepped up illegal firearm ownership enforcement methods, but it needs greater resources to…

Renewed push for college athlete endorsements as March Madness looms

February 15, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — One month ahead of the tipoff of March Madness, Illinois lawmakers — backed by a pair of NBA brothers — are renewing a push to allow college athletes to profit from…

Chicago businessman champions reparations effort

After a century or work, League of Women Voters not resting on its laurels

Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools

Insurance agent charged with swindling senior

‘Drug Llama’ sentenced to 13 years for trafficking opioids

Chicago businessman champions reparations effort

After a century or work, League of Women Voters not resting on its laurels

Insurance agent charged with swindling senior

‘Drug Llama’ sentenced to 13 years for trafficking opioids

Couples renew vows in honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help’s centennial

Chicago jury finds Florida doctor guilty of fraud charges

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After a century or work, League of Women Voters not resting on its laurels

Survey finds pessimism toward Illinois public schools

Durbin claims USDA playing favorites with trade war aid

Bail, sentencing reform conversation begins to take shape

State Police director backs FOID fingerprinting

Renewed push for college athlete endorsements as March Madness looms

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