Sangamon County Sees First COVID Death Since April
Sangamon County has reported its first COVID-19 death in more than a month. A woman in her 80s who was fully vaccinated and had gotten a booster died earlier this week of complications from the virus.
State’s Attorney Files Suit Against Self-Proclaimed ”Sovereign Citizen” Over Liens
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright is no stranger to going after someone in court… but never quite like this. Wright is one of three plaintiffs in a civil case against a man who has sought
BGA Investigation Outlines Chronic Problems Over Years At DCFS
The director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has been held in contempt of court eleven times this year for failing to place children in appropriate settings… but a new investigation says the problem
Milhiser Says He Can Save Taxpayers ”Millions” As Secretary Of State
One of the Republican candidates for Illinois Secretary of State says he can save taxpayers “millions of dollars” by improving efficiency and cutting fraud and waste in the office. Former Sangamon County State’s Attorney and U.S.
SMTD Approves Plan To Begin Moving Fleet To Zero Emissions
The Sangamon Mass Transit District has approved its first-ever plan to transition its fleet to “zero emissions” in the decades to come. A zero emissions plan is required for many federal grant applications, and the plan
Rising nurses’ salaries impacting Illinois hospitals
(The Center Square) – Labor cost pressures are forcing Illinois hospitals to make hard decisions, like cutting services. A national imbalance between supply and demand for nurses has led to an increase in what hospitals shell out
Illinois State Police, others to step up presence on roads over holiday weekend
(The Center Square) – Illinois State Police and other law enforcement agencies are stepping up their presence on the roads for this holiday weekend. The goal is safety. Part of a nationwide effort of over 600 law
Illinois energy specialist presents the benefits of geothermal energy
(The Center Square) – As it becomes more expensive to heat and cool people’s homes, an Illinois energy specialist is touting the benefits of geothermal. Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source because heat is continually produced
Illinois quick hits: Woman charged with murdering daughter; West Nile case confirmed in DuPage
Chicago woman charged with killing 8-year-old daughter A woman is accused of assaulting and killing her 8-year-old daughter one day after a state child welfare worker visited their home. According to Chicago police, 38-year-old Andreal Hagler is