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Extreme heat watch, warning issued
July 21, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for portions of northern and central Illinois from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. Forecasters say that dangerously…
Summer Celebration and other political events
July 19, 2025

State Rep. Laura Faver Dias, D- Grayslake, will hold a Summer Celebration from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday in Libertyville. Tickets are $50. Sponsorship ranges from $250 to $5,000. For information,…
Foster, Casten say cuts to social programs will prove ‘devastating’
July 11, 2025

Two suburban U.S. representatives say a new law containing severe cuts to food assistance and other social programs will prove to be “devastating” to more than a million of Illinois’…
Madison Street reconstruction continues
July 10, 2025

The first phase of the reconstruction of Madison Street in Rockford is ongoing. The roadway reconstruction goes from State Street to Market Street. Water-main replacement is ongoing…
With scant notice, Rockford hospital closes
July 2, 2025

Residents on Rockford’s west side are feeling abandoned and betrayed after Javon Bea Hospital permanently closed its doors today on just a few hours’ notice. While sudden, the…
Arachnid 360 selling fun for 50 years
July 2, 2025

For product elevation, evolution and innovation, Arachnid 360 in Loves Park has hit a bullseye every time. The dart machine manufacturer recently celebrated its 50th anniversary and…

Pritzker signs executive order responding to tariffs

July 23, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order July 14 requiring Illinois agencies to draft recommendations to respond to tariffs being implemented by President Donald…

Economic mobility top priority of Krishnamoorthi’s Senate campaign

July 23, 2025

SPRINGFIELD — Raja Krishnamoorthi has worn many hats: lawyer, small-business owner, and for the last 10 years, U.S. representative. The 51-year-old Schaumburg Democrat, who represents…

Extreme heat watch, warning issued

July 21, 2025

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for portions of northern and central Illinois from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening. Forecasters say that dangerously…

Casten: States, counties face tough conversations

July 16, 2025

A suburban congressman says states and counties will be facing difficult decisions because of pending federal budget cuts. “Our states and our counties are going to be facing a terrible…

Food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

July 16, 2025

Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans could lose benefits from a federal food assistance program while the state will be required to cover more costs under changes passed in the latest…

Pritzker signs executive order responding ...SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed an executive order July 14 requiring ...
Northwest Side parish adopts name ...While “The Saint Who Wore Sneakers” sounds like a summer Disney movie ...
Democratic primary in 9th Congressional ...The ever-growing candidate field for Illinois' 9th Congressional Democratic primary isn’t a ...
Oswego sues over chemicals found ...Oswego officials have opted to join a national lawsuit after trace amounts ...

Apprenticeship program fuses creativity with sustainability

Extreme heat watch, warning issued

Summer Celebration and other political events

Foster, Casten say cuts to social programs will prove ‘devastating’

Madison Street reconstruction continues

With scant notice, Rockford hospital closes

Arachnid 360 selling fun for 50 years

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Pritzker signs executive order responding to tariffs

Economic mobility top priority of Krishnamoorthi’s Senate campaign

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Extreme heat watch, warning issued

Casten: States, counties face tough conversations

Food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands of Illinoisans

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