Madigan looms large in trial of ex-ComEd lobbyists, exec
March 16, 2023CHICAGO – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan isn’t set to go on trial for racketeering and corruption charges until next summer, but his decades of power in Illinois…
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Transit agencies seek state help on projected $730 million budget gap
March 15, 2023CHICAGO – Officials with the state’s largest transit agencies met with lawmakers on Tuesday to sound the alarm for what Regional Transportation Authority Executive Director Leanne…
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Tazewell Co. work on veterans, Underground RR records honored
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Governor says he won’t make endorsement for Chicago mayor
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Lightfoot toppled in Chicago mayoral contest
February 28, 2023Incumbent Lori Lightfoot will not advance to Chicago’s April mayoral runoff, after finishing third in Tuesday’s election. Lightfoot will be a one-term mayor and becomes…
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Bloomington-Normal labor councils hosting local candidate forum
February 27, 2023The Bloomington & Normal Trades & Labor Assembly (AFL-CIO) and the Livingston & McLean Counties Building & Construction Trades Council will jointly host a local candidates’…
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It’s maple syrup season at suburban nature parks
February 26, 2023March is the month when maple trees are tapped for their sap for making maple syrup. Here is a listing of places to visit to get a look at the traditional way of making syrup. …
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Bloomington youth center honored for Excellence in Diversity
February 22, 2023A Bloomington youth center received the University of Illinois Extension’s team award for excellence in diversity programming. The Excellence in Diversity Award recognizes teams that…
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New 861 area code coming to the 309 region
February 19, 2023Starting on Friday, Feb. 24, customers in the 309 area code overlay region may be assigned a number in the new 861 area code when they request new service or an additional line, based…
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Father of alleged Highland Park shooter pleads not guilty to charges
February 17, 2023Robert Crimo Jr., the father of the alleged July 4 Highland Park parade shooter, pleaded not guilty to seven felony counts of reckless homicide in a short Thursday morning hearing….
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