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Heather Mack seeks pre-trial release on bond
November 25, 2022

Former Oak Park native Heather Mack on Monday, Nov. 21 formally requested a judge grant her release on bond from federal custody as she awaits a scheduled criminal trial in July for…
Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture
November 24, 2022

If a convenient process existed that offered a minimal amount of money to farmers for surplus specialty crops, Cook County farmer Ruth Zeldenrust would be on board. “From a farmer’s…
Guaranteed Income pilot program receives over 230,000 applications
November 2, 2022

The Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot (Promise Pilot) received 233,154 applications between Oct. 6 and Oct. 21, according to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinle’s…
Former Speaker Madigan enters not guilty plea to corruption charges
November 1, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime political ally Michael McClain entered not guilty pleas Tuesday, Nov. 1 to bribery and corruption charges…
Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine
October 14, 2022

The federal case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan widened Friday, Oct. 14 after new charges were filed against him and his longtime ally, Michael McClain,…
State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case
September 26, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday, Sept. 23 to three felony counts stemming from an alleged bribery scheme involving a red light camera…
Youth organization connects students to ag careers
September 23, 2022

Agriculture education supporters learned a youth organization helps students learn about agricultural careers even if their school doesn’t offer ag classes. Ebony Webber, CEO of National…
Heather Mack attorney barred from practicing law in Northern Illinois
September 22, 2022

For the second time in five years, a lawyer representing accused killer Heather Mack has been suspended from the practice of law. Veteran defense attorney Jeffrey Steinback, who was…

Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture

November 24, 2022

If a convenient process existed that offered a minimal amount of money to farmers for surplus specialty crops, Cook County farmer Ruth Zeldenrust would be on board. “From a farmer’s…

Flagpole removed from Old State Capitol as part of ongoing renovation

November 22, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – People walking through downtown Springfield on Monday morning looked up to an unusual sight – a helicopter hovering over the Old State Capitol, dropping a rope and…

Welch poised for another term as speaker, reflects on growing House majority

November 22, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, who recently announced he has the support for another term as House speaker, says he looks forward to governing with…

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois pooch in running for national prize

November 22, 2022

Thanksgiving week has farmers looking ahead to their 2023 production plans, and one thing is certain: there is no certainty regarding the usage of an effective weed killer, dicamba….

Curran eyes ‘balance’ as he prepares to lead Illinois Senate’s GOP minority

November 21, 2022

SPRINGFIELD – Senate Minority Leader-elect John Curran will take over a caucus that’s more than doubled in size by the majority-party Democrats. His goal: “Bring balance to state…

State schools superintendent announces retirement

November 18, 2022

State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carmen Ayala has announced plans to retire at the end of her current contract, which concludes Jan. 31. Ayala has served as state superintendent…

Diesel supply tight, but it won’t run out

November 18, 2022

The supply of diesel fuel has become uncomfortably tight this fall, drumming up concerns about future availability. The U.S. started the month with about a 25-day supply of diesel in…

Christkindlmarkets welcoming in the holiday season in Chicago and Aurora

Heather Mack seeks pre-trial release on bond

Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture

Guaranteed Income pilot program receives over 230,000 applications

Former Speaker Madigan enters not guilty plea to corruption charges

Madigan case widens as AT&T agrees to $23 million fine

State Sen. Emil Jones III pleads not guilty in bribery case

Youth organization connects students to ag careers

Heather Mack attorney barred from practicing law in Northern Illinois

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Farm to Food Bank program looking for right mixture

Flagpole removed from Old State Capitol as part of ongoing renovation

Welch poised for another term as speaker, reflects on growing House majority

R.F.D. NEWS & VIEWS: Illinois pooch in running for national prize

Curran eyes ‘balance’ as he prepares to lead Illinois Senate’s GOP minority

State schools superintendent announces retirement

Diesel supply tight, but it won’t run out

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