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November 13, 2024

Republicans cheer state House ‘Great 78’ status quo

For both Illinois Democrats and Republicans, the General Election was, as the old saying goes, a bit like kissing your sister (or brother, as the case may be).  Things didn’t…
November 13, 2024

Congressional races go as predicted

There were no surprises in any of the Illinois Congressional races this election.  Outside of the 17th Congressional District race between Eric Sorensen and Joe McGraw, no Illinois…
November 9, 2024

St. Viator School retires flag in honor of alumnus

The St. Viator Elementary School community will come together for a flag retirement service and ceremony in honor of St. Viator alumnus Cpl. Charles “Chip” H. Kefer Jr., A U.S….
November 9, 2024

Suspect in custody for Chicago police officer’s murder

A Harvey man is being held in Cook County Jail, charged in connection with the murder of Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez. Darion McMillian, 23, a resident of the 14500 block…
November 9, 2024

Parish plans Mass to honor fallen officer, pray for first responders

St. Christina Parish, located in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood, will conduct a Mass dedicated to fallen Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez and his family and to…

Republicans cheer state House ‘Great 78’ status quo
November 13, 2024

For both Illinois Democrats and Republicans, the General Election was, as the old saying goes, a bit like kissing your sister (or brother, as the case may be).  Things didn’t…
Congressional races go as predicted
November 13, 2024

There were no surprises in any of the Illinois Congressional races this election.  Outside of the 17th Congressional District race between Eric Sorensen and Joe McGraw, no Illinois…
St. Viator School retires flag in honor of alumnus
November 9, 2024

The St. Viator Elementary School community will come together for a flag retirement service and ceremony in honor of St. Viator alumnus Cpl. Charles “Chip” H. Kefer Jr., A U.S….
Suspect in custody for Chicago police officer’s murder
November 9, 2024

A Harvey man is being held in Cook County Jail, charged in connection with the murder of Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez. Darion McMillian, 23, a resident of the 14500 block…
Parish plans Mass to honor fallen officer, pray for first responders
November 9, 2024

St. Christina Parish, located in Chicago’s Mount Greenwood neighborhood, will conduct a Mass dedicated to fallen Chicago police Officer Enrique Martinez and his family and to…
Suspect charged in loading dock double murder
November 9, 2024

A Chicago man has been charged in connection with a double murder on the city’s Near North Side. Raylon East, 36, a resident of the 2300 block of East 70th Street, was charged…
State Police plan DUI, seat-belt patrols
November 9, 2024

Illinois State Police Troop 4 Commander Capt. Dustin Geier has announced the ISP will conduct Nighttime Enforcement patrols in Peoria, Knox and Fulton counties during November. NITE…
Two charged with Chicago carjacking, robberies
November 7, 2024

Two men have been charged in connection with a carjacking and armed robberies on Chicago’s Southwest Side. James Robinson, 21, a resident of the 100 block of East 119th Street…

Gambling gains come at expense of riverboats, horse racing

October 16, 2024

Illinois surpassed $2 billion in tax revenue last year from all types of gambling and the state lottery — a record bolstered by continued growth in video gambling, sports betting…

Voters consider state questions on reproductive health, tax reform

October 16, 2024

Lawmakers in Illinois are asking voters to weigh in on three hot-button issues on their ballots this year: election interference, income taxes and reproductive health care. Voters…

In Sangamon County, Grayson wasn’t only deputy with DUI on his record

October 11, 2024

Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell came under fire for his hiring practices after he employed a deputy with two DUI convictions, and who is now accused of the murder of an unarmed…

Dispensaries open while marijuana manufacturers face challenges

October 3, 2024

Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the state’s marijuana industry. While Illinois’ marijuana market is booming and the state has made progress in diversifying…

Supreme Court addresses FOID seizures, hospital room privacy

October 2, 2024

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court has vacated a lower court ruling and reinstated a statute that authorizes the state to revoke a person’s Firearm Owners Identification card…

Capitol News Illinois launches Election Guide

October 2, 2024

Capitol News Illinois has launched an interactive Election Guide to help Illinoisans navigate the voting process. Illinois gives voters 40 days prior to Election Day to cast their…

Smollett tries to overturn conviction

September 24, 2024

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Supreme Court heard arguments Sept. 17 in actor Jussie Smollett’s appeal to overturn his conviction on disorderly conduct charges for falsifying a hate…

Republicans cheer state House ‘Great 78’ status quo

Congressional races go as predicted

St. Viator School retires flag in honor of alumnus

Suspect in custody for Chicago police officer’s murder

Parish plans Mass to honor fallen officer, pray for first responders

Republicans cheer state House ‘Great 78’ status quo

Congressional races go as predicted

St. Viator School retires flag in honor of alumnus

Suspect in custody for Chicago police officer’s murder

Parish plans Mass to honor fallen officer, pray for first responders

Suspect charged in loading dock double murder

State Police plan DUI, seat-belt patrols

Two charged with Chicago carjacking, robberies

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