In the wake of Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of individuals charged and/or convicted of crimes during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the nation’s Capitol, more than 50 Illinois…
Juan Carlos Ocon saw that traditional learning was not working at Benito Juarez Community Academy and did something about it. The principal at the school in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood…
Demetria Griffin had moments when she wanted to leave the wrestling mat forever, but something inside her wouldn’t allow it. “I wanted to give up, but I knew I had so much passion…
Three men have been charged in connection with the shooting death of woman in Collinsville. Sammy Shafer Jr. of Caseyville, Gary Johnson of East St. Louis, and Marty Shaw of Collinsville…
The Giordano’s restaurant in Bloomington has closed. A message on the restaurant door said “It is with a heavy heart that we make this announcement.” The restaurant at 1505…
Illinois State Police Troop 8 Commander Capt. Casey Faro has announced that the State Police will conduct Occupant Restraint Enforcement Patrols during February in Madison and St. Clair…
Seventy ski jumpers were expected to wow crowds Saturday and Sunday during the Norge Ski Club Winter Ski Jump Tournament in Fox River Grove. The Norge Ski Club is celebrating 120 years…
A Chicago man has been charged in connection with the August murder of two teens on the city’s Southwest Side. Adrian Sanchez, 25, a resident of the 4300 block of South Marshfield,…
As a Rockford native, I’m pretty familiar with local attractions and historically significant landmarks around town. However, a recent adventure through downtown Rockford using the…
PEORIA — Poll data shows that 90 million eligible voters declined to participate in the 2024 presidential election that pitted Vice President Kamala Harris, a liberal, West Coast…
Hinsdale couple file $500 million ...A Hinsdale couple have filed a $500 million claim against a car ...
Renovations close RiverEdge for seasonAurora’s RiverEdge Park is known around northern Illinois as a gem when ...
Suspect charged in fatal Streamwood ...A suspect has been charged in connection with the stabbing deaths of ...
Peoria County losing a legal ...Federal budget cuts directed by President Donald Trump’s Department of Governmental Efficiency ...
