Pritzker announces $11 million in funds for family planning services
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday the state will be putting millions of taxpayer funds across the state into Title X services, including abortion. Pritzker said that the state of Illinois has received $5.4
GOP attorney general candidates react to deadly LaSalle COVID outbreak audit
(The Center Square) – Republican candidates for Illinois attorney general have slightly different views on whether there should be an AG investigation into the November 2020 COVID-19 outbreak that killed 36 veterans at a state-run facility. The
Republican candidates for Illinois treasurer, comptroller call out ‘election year gimmicks’
(The Center Square) – Two Republican candidates running for Illinois state offices are calling on the incumbents to stop campaigning on taxpayers’ money. Treasurer candidate, state Rep. Tom Demmer, R-Dixon, and Comptroller candidate, McHenry County Auditor Shannon
State senator wants special session to cap Illinois’ sales tax on gas
(The Center Square) – A Republican state senator is pushing for a special legislative session in Illinois to address high gas prices across the state. As of Monday, according to AAA, the average price for a gallon
Car Crashes Into Convenience Store; One Hurt
One person is hurt after a car crashed into a Springfield convenience store Monday. The vehicle crashed through the front door of Hometown Pantry on South Grand Avenue West just after 1pm. It ran over the
Gas Prices Likely To Keep Climbing
Gas prices remain at near-record-high levels, and Triple A says they’re likely to go higher before they come down again. The auto club says many factors are driving up what you pay at the pump… including
Route 66 Grant Will Fund Local Augmented/Virtual Reality Attraction
A million-dollar state grant will help fund several local projects to promote Route 66… including a new augmented reality and virtual reality attraction. The $1.1 million for the Springfield Convention and Visitors Bureau is one of
Illinois Steers Millions Toward Family Planning Clinics
Illinois is giving millions of dollars to support contraception and family planning programs around the state. More than $5 million in federal funding will supplement nearly $6 million in state dollars to assist clinics that provide
Report: Plea Deal Possible In McCann Case
A plea deal may be in the works in the case of a former area lawmaker charged with misuse of campaign funds. The Illinois Times reports the public defender representing former state Senator Sam McCann obtained
Chicago Bans Teens From Millennium Park On Weekend Nights
Chicago is banning teenagers from one of its most popular tourist destinations on weekend evenings after a teen was fatally shot there on Saturday. The 16-year-old boy was killed near the famous “Bean” sculpture in Millennium