
Adams: Legislature approves bill to tighten restrictions on red-light camera industry
Bill hailed as first step toward broader ethics reform By ANDREW ADAMS…

All sides continue to work on Springfield’s Wyndham City Centre deal despite recent bumps in the road
Both sides continue to talk in hopes of reaching a deal that…

Governor JB Pritzker threatens to veto approved legislation he says would benefit Ameren over Illinoisans
Governor JB Pritzker is threatening to veto a bill that he says…

Unemployment remains on downward trend in Springfield through April
The local jobless rate fell in April to 3.7%; that’s down from…
Top Story

All sides continue to work on Springfield’s Wyndham City Centre deal despite recent bumps in the road
Both sides continue to talk in hopes of reaching a deal that could preserve the Wyndham City Centre downtown as a functioning hotel. Ryan McCrady…

Sangamon County proceeds with innovations to battle homelessness despite concerns from parts of community
Sangamon County is proceeding with plans for a new homeless shelter in…

Macon County officials believe they found a caiman in a Decatur backyard – are still investigating incident
Officials in Macon County are still trying to figure out what kind…

Approved Illinois legislation would require all schools to develop policies on racial discrimination and harassment
Illinois schools would be required to develop policies on racial discrimination and…

Newly approved legislation creates Illinois-based health insurance marketplace to safeguard Illinoisans and their health going forward
Among the bills approved by Illinois lawmakers before the spring session adjourned…

Newly-approved Illinois state budget could very well mark start of the end of Capitol Complex
The newly-approved state budget could mark the beginning of the end of…

Gas prices around Illinois remain where they’ve been as Memorial Day weekend is underway
Gas prices around Illinois are holding steady as the busy holiday weekend…

State Farm will no longer accept applications for homeowners insurance in California, citing wildfire risk
Google Maps Street View (LOS ANGELES) — One of the largest insurance agencies…

Top DHS official on how his background informs his mission: Dismantling drug cartels
Leigh Vogel/Abaca/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Deputy Homeland Security Secretary John Tien,…

Officers investigate casino shooting in Seattle, sheriff's office says
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (SEATTLE) — Officers were investigating a shooting at a casino…

3 dead, 5 injured in shooting at biker rally in Red River, New Mexico
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (RED ROCK, N.M.) — Three people were killed and five…

Dramatic footage shows shootout between bus driver, passenger
Charlotte Area Transit System (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — Newly released surveillance footage shows a…

Family of man fatally shot by Walgreens security guard files $25M wrongful death lawsuit
San Francisco District Attorney’s Office (SAN FRANCISCO) — The family of a man…
OTHER NEWS