Illinois’ gas tax compounding impacts of high fuel prices on logistics industry
(The Center Square) – As fuel prices continue to rise across the country, Illinoisans are seeing even higher prices due to the state’s high gas taxes. That’s hurting the state’s trucking industry. Illinois’ fuel prices are at
Illinois House Republicans decry ‘pork’ spending as ‘corrupt’ practice
(The Center Square) – Illinois is the third most corrupt state on the University of Illinois at Chicago’s annual report for the third year in a row. House Republicans say the way Democrats craft budgets can feed
Irvin, Bailey At Top Of Latest GOP Primary Poll
A new poll suggests the Republican primary for Illinois governor may be turning into a two-person race. The survey of likely GOP primary voters by WGN-TV, The Hill, and Emerson College shows Richard Irvin leading the
Applicants Sought For Sangamon County Board, Capital Township Vacancies
Vacancies have emerged in two local public offices, and applications are being accepted to fill them. Sangamon County Board member Todd Smith is giving up his District 2 seat to focus more time on his business.
FBI Targets Home In Dawson
Few details are available about an FBI raid at a home in Dawson early Thursday. Neighbors say agents used “flash-bang” devices around 6:30am as they executed a search warrant at a home in the village about
Montgomery County Crash Claims Life Of Carlinville Man
A Carlinville man is dead after a crash Wednesday evening in Montgomery County. Authorities say 49-year-old Ronald Schaaff was on a motorcycle, traveling westbound behind two other vehicles on Route 108. Schaaff attempted to pass the
Report: Taylorville Woman Tells Police She Set Her Own House On Fire
A Taylorville woman is facing arson charges after reportedly telling police she set fire to her own home. Fire crews were dispatched to a home on East Adams Street in Taylorville Tuesday. Newschannel 20 reports that
Record Heat Maintains Its Grip On Springfield (For Now)
Springfield has hit a record high temperature for the second straight day. The temperature at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport hit 92 early Thursday afternoon, matching a record for May 12th dating back to 1956. Wednesday’s high
Audit of Illinois DCFS finds multiple failures
(The Center Square) – A newly released audit of Illinois’ troubled child welfare agency shows it has failed to provide adequate medical care for children and has not properly tracked possible neglect cases. The Illinois Auditor General’s
New law prohibits schools from withholding diplomas due to unpaid fees
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law prohibits schools and school districts from withholding a student’s transcripts or diploma because of any unpaid balance owed the school. House Bill 4243 was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker