Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was an author, educator and Peoria-area favorite son. In the early days of television, the El Paso, Illinois native was also a genuine star who drew top ratings…
SPRINGFIELD — The U.S. Supreme Court Nov. 25 declined to hear an appeal challenging a controversial state law that allows someone to be convicted of murder, even if the death is caused…
SPRINGFIELD — Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Nov. 25 vetoed a bill that would have provided a sales tax exemption on the sale of private jet parts and components retroactive to…
Aurora Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that left a 15-year-old girl dead on Aurora’s near west side, on the early morning of Nov. 24. The victim has been identified…
SPRINGFIELD — Just eight days after a nonprofit organization founded by conservative commentator Glenn Beck requested it be lent a priceless, handwritten copy of the Gettysburg Address…
The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI saturation patrols through Sunday, Dec. 1 in the Chicago Lawn and Austin police districts. Saturation patrols will take place from…
DONNA’S DAY: CREATIVE FAMILY FUN A doll? A puzzle? A yo-yo? What was your all-time favorite childhood toy, and what made it so special? Now in the season of giving as we play Santa’s…
SPRINGFIELD — State Sen. Martin Sandoval, whose Statehouse office was raided by federal agents in September, announced late Nov. 27 that he will step down from his seat effective…
