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Church leader found to be ‘sexually dangerous’
September 13, 2024

A Madison County jury has found a man to still be a “sexually dangerous person” due to propensities to commit sex crimes. The jury’s finding means James M. Lopes, 49, formerly…
R.F.D. News & Views
August 22, 2024

As of press time, corn prices had bottomed out at less than $4 per bushel — what does this mean to farmers with a record Illinois corn crop projected for 2024? We have a look at that…
Planning initiatives awarded federal, state funds
August 15, 2024

Nine local initiatives and activities have been given grants to support planning efforts and develop transportation improvements. “We at (the Illinois Department of Transportation)…
R.F.D. News & Views
July 24, 2024

Last week’s high winds and heavy precipitation didn’t seem to faze the 2024 corn crop, according to observers. For this and more farm and rural news, please read on … Reports:…
Greenwood maintains fundraising lead in 114th House race
July 24, 2024

As summer rolls on and the fall general election inches closer, former 114th state Rep. LaToya Greenwood has increased her campaign war chest over incumbent state Rep. Kevin Schmidt….
Illinois Democrats praise Biden for historic decision; GOP heaps scorn
July 21, 2024

Elected office holders from around Illinois in both major political parties responded quickly Sunday to President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would no longer seek the Democratic…

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…

Mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan

September 24, 2024

CHICAGO — A federal judge Thursday declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza bribed longtime…

Justices rule smell of burnt marijuana not cause for vehicle search

September 24, 2024

Law enforcement officers in Illinois cannot rely on the smell of burnt marijuana alone to justify searching a vehicle without a warrant, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled. The decision…

Prosecutors: Edwardsville man strangled, whipped 12-year-old girl

Church leader found to be ‘sexually dangerous’

R.F.D. News & Views

Planning initiatives awarded federal, state funds

R.F.D. News & Views

Greenwood maintains fundraising lead in 114th House race

Illinois Democrats praise Biden for historic decision; GOP heaps scorn

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Dispensaries open while marijuana manufacturers face challenges

Supreme Court addresses FOID seizures, hospital room privacy

Capitol News Illinois launches Election Guide

Smollett tries to overturn conviction

Mistrial declared in case of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing Madigan

Justices rule smell of burnt marijuana not cause for vehicle search

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