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Chicago police plan DUI patrols

— January 25, 2020

The Chicago Police Department will be conducting DUI saturation patrols this weekend in the Grand Central and South Chicago areas. Saturation patrols will take place from 7 p.m. Friday…

Illinois Supreme Court hears two lawsuits against suburban school districts
— January 25, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Two Illinois school districts defended their actions against an elementary school teacher and a restoration company before the Illinois Supreme Court on Jan. 22. The…
Hope, once pillar in Englewood, falls victim to charter push
— January 21, 2020

A Chicago school with a history that includes being part of a music video and winning city debate titles and even a state championship is destined to become a piece of history itself….
Cullerton’s advice to new Senate president: Unify
— January 19, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — The outgoing leader of Illinois’ Senate offered a piece of advice for whoever next assumes the position — “bring everyone together.” Chicago Democrat John Cullerton…
Chicago man charged with stalking probation officer
— January 17, 2020

A Chicago man who was released from federal prison 18 months ago has been arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing his probation officer. Isaac Myles, 50, was arrested Jan. 10…

Chicago woman has confirmed case of novel coronavirus after trip to China
— January 24, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — A Chicago resident is the second person in the United States with a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, which originated in Wuhan, China, and has killed at least…
Oak Park’s Harmon elected next Illinois Senate president
— January 19, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Senator Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, was elected as the 39th president of the Illinois Senate on Sunday, Jan. 19 after hours of behind-the-scenes negotiations. The race…
Thousands of Illinoisans to get driving privileges back
— January 18, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Tens of thousands of Illinoisans who have had their driver’s license suspended or revoked for having too many unpaid parking tickets or fines for other non-moving…