Teen Indicted, Will Be Tried As Adult In Lanphier High Murder
A Springfield teen will be tried as an adult on first-degree murder and other charges in the stabbing death of another teenager outside Lanphier High School last fall. Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright had to
Illinois officials respond to the possibility of another mask mandate
(The Center Square) – Illinois officials are not discussing the possible return of a statewide indoor mask mandate can, for now. City health officials in Philadelphia have announced a new mask mandate, including in schools, that takes
ACLU Warns Revised Solicitation Ordinance May Still Be Unconstitutional
The Springfield City Council will proceed with a final vote on a revised ordinance to prohibit people from trying to collect money from drivers at busy intersections… but the ACLU of Illinois says it still believes the
BA.2 Turns Up Locally; Boosters Lead To Uptick In COVID Vaccinations
Sangamon County public health officials confirm that the highly-contagious BA.2 variant of COVID-19 now makes up a substantial number of new infections. At least 35-percent of local cases have been linked to BA.2, but officials say
NCAA Tourneys Lead To Millions In Wagers, Taxes
This year’s NCAA basketball tournaments have translated into big money for sports betting operations around the state… and millions in tax revenue for state government. The Illinois Gaming Board says more than $286 million was wagered
Camp Butler Memorial Honors ”Sky Soldiers” Of Vietnam War
A memorial is going up in Springfield in honor of the members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. The unit was one of the first U.S. Army units deployed in Vietnam. Known as the “Sky Soldiers,” the
Quick hits: Illinois news in brief for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
State changes reporting of COVID-19 metrics The Illinois Department of Public Health will no longer be reporting total COVID-19 positive tests on its website. The CDC is recommending focusing more on COVID-19 hospitalization, vaccination and case rates
Prairie State Hemp Keep Products, Mission Locally-Focused [VIDEO]
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Greg Bishop chats with Samuel Brubaker, General Manager of Prairie State Hemp, local shop which carries a full line of CBD and THC products along with a selection of smoke-ware and
Study gives Illinois ‘F’ for health, education, economic outcomes during COVID
(The Center Square) – Illinois was the sixth worst state in the nation in positive outcomes from policies implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the National Bureau of Economic Research. The study
NYPD name person of interest in subway shooting that injured 29
The New York City Police Department announced a person of interest in connection with the Tuesday morning subway shooting in Brooklyn, with investigators saying they are looking for Frank James. The NYPD released a photo of the