COVID-19 waning, but Illinois’ hospitality industry still struggling
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ hospitality industry is experiencing one of the slowest recoveries in the nation, but industry experts say lingering effects of COVID-19 aren’t the only problem. With 19,000 workers still laid off, according to
Illinois Still Getting Low Marks On Infrastructure
Even though Illinois is investing more money in its infrastructure, the state still gets low grades in the latest assessment from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Overall, Illinois gets a C-minus for its maintenance of
The Outlet Acquires Former St. Joseph’s Home As New HQ
A longtime Springfield senior care facility that closed last year will be the new home of an organization that seeks to mentor troubled young men. The Outlet has acquired the former St. Joseph’s Home on South
GOP Governor Candidates Still Squabbling Over Debates
The Republican candidates for Illinois governor are once again clashing over debate appearances. Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin has skipped several joint appearances with the other contenders on the primary ballot… but has now agreed to take
Suspect Identified In Death Of Knox County Deputy
Illinois State Police have identified the suspect accused of striking a Knox County sheriff’s deputy with his car, killing him. The deputy was placing spike strips on a roadway in Henry County in an effort to
Police Chiefs Object To Shifting 911 Funds To Mental Health Hotline
Police chiefs around Illinois are complaining about the Pritzker administration’s plans to take some money out of a fund for 911 service and divert it to a new hotline for people seeking mental health treatment. The
Wright: Policing Bill Will Mean Higher Costs For County Taxpayers
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright says his office is going to need more attorneys and staff to implement the new state law that will end most cash bail next year. Appearing live on WMAY, Wright
Former Chicago Bear Loses Bid To Learn Identities Of Accusers
The Illinois Supreme Court has rejected a former Chicago Bears star’s attempt to learn the identities of several women who accused him of sexual harassment. Richard Dent wants to pursue a defamation complaint against three employees
Illinois farmers speculating in volatile global market
(The Center Square) – When Dennis Green was a young farmer starting out in southern Illinois in the 1970s, he did not give a lot of thought to the Soviet Union as a player in world agriculture.
Springfield’s Curbside Branch Pickup Resumes Monday
The City of Springfield’s next free curbside branch pickup begins Monday. The entire city will be covered during the month of May, with one quadrant per week. Branches must be at the curb by 7am on