Pritzker says ‘progress is progress’ on U.S. Senate’s gun control agreement
(The Center Square) – A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced on Sunday they’d reached an agreement on new federal gun control legislation. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday the measures don’t go far enough but it’s
Convicted Murderer’s Clemency Hearing Postponed
A planned clemency hearing for a convicted Central Illinois murderer has been postponed following objections from the victim’s family and others. The Illinois Prisoner Review Board had been scheduled to hear a petition Wednesday from Robert
Illinois voters don’t have power to recall controversial officeholders
(The Center Square) – Illinois voters don’t have the ability to recall state’s attorneys, regardless of how controversial they may be. The issue has become a flashpoint in the race for Illinois governor. Vying for the GOP
Heat Advisory In Effect; Experts Offer Tips On Beating The Heat
With a heat advisory now in place through Wednesday evening, public health officials are reminding you of steps to take to avoid heat-related illness. It’s important to stay hydrated… drink plenty of water, but avoid sugary,
High Temps Impact Local Events, Activities
The heat is having an impact on some local events and businesses. The Springfield Municipal Band has canceled its planned Tuesday evening concert in Duncan Park because of the forecasted high temperatures. Its next concert is
GOP Voters Still Mostly Undecided In Several Major Statewide Races
A statewide poll shows most Republican primary voters are still making up their minds in several key contested statewide races. The Chicago Sun-Times/WBEZ survey of likely Republican primary voters finds state Representative Dan Brady leading in
Former AG, Candidate For Governor Jim Ryan Dies
Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan has died at the age of 76. Ryan was a two-term attorney general who became the Republican nominee for governor in 2002… but who lost to Rod Blagojevich that year…
Chocolate Manufacturer To Expand Central Illinois Operations
A chocolate production facility in Bloomington will expand… creating an additional 200 jobs. Governor JB Pritzker announced the agreement with candymaker Ferrero North America. The company will add to its existing Bloomington factory, which makes chocolate
Illinois’ Invest In Kids school choice program, set to expire in 2023, enhanced under new law
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ public schools are not performing well, but the state does have a program in place that gives some families a choice. The latest Illinois public schools report card data reviewed by Wirepoints
Land Of Lincoln Honor Flight Takes Off Again Tuesday
After being grounded by the COVID pandemic, Land of Lincoln Honor Flight will resume its trips for veterans of past conflicts on Tuesday. The Honor Flight takes those veterans and an accompanying “guardian” out to Washington,