Police officers receive Medal of Honor
June 1, 2025Twenty-three officers from 10 law enforcement agencies in Illinois have been awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in recognition of their service. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois…
Twenty-three officers from 10 law enforcement agencies in Illinois have been awarded the Law Enforcement Medal of Honor in recognition of their service. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, Illinois…
The Archdiocese of Chicago invites people to a celebration of the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born and raised in the Chicago area. The celebration, including prayer, music…
Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, is expressing his displeasure over state representatives approving legislation that allows assisted suicides. On Thursday, Senate Bill…
The Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate Memorial Day with a Field Mass at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery in Palatine. The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries…
After three impressive, but limited on color, large-scale sculpture exhibits, the Morton Arboretum has some eye-popping works for visitors to check out over the next two years. Vivid…
A two-year controversy ended with the swearing-in ceremony of new members at the Lake County Regional Board of School Trustees meeting Monday. Clyde McLemore was administered the oath…
The Rev. Andy Matijevic has some impressive bragging rights. “I told the future pope what to do,” Matijevic quipped. It was 2016 and Matijevic, then a seminarian, was the emcee…
With a two-year exception, only two people have represented Illinois’ 9th Congressional District since 1949. That will change in January 2027, in the wake of the announcement…
PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions for young people entering the trades. And for 60 years, there has never been an all-female team…
CHICAGO — In a hot gymnasium on Chicago’s South Side, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced this morning that he’s running for a potentially historic third term as governor. In his announcement…
SPRINGFIELD —– Three main factors contribute to the formation of Midwest dust storms: strong winds, dry soil in farm fields and large amounts of loose soil. That’s according to…
SPRINGFIELD — Public employees hired since 2011 must continue to wait for pension reform after Illinois lawmakers declined to take up the issue during the spring session. Lawmakers…
SPRINGFIELD — Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and other forms of therapeutic horseback riding in Illinois. …
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers were…