Revised Wyndham Proposal Still Not Winning Over Some Aldermen
Some Springfield aldermen remain skeptical of a proposal to convert part of the Wyndham City Centre downtown into apartments, despite revisions to keep more hotel rooms in place in the 30-story structure. The hotel’s current owner
Illinois quick hits: IDOC held in contempt over alleged elder abuse
IDOC held in contempt over alleged elder abuse A federal judge has found the Illinois Department of Corrections in contempt of court for failing to make systemic health care improvements following a lawsuit from more than a
Verbal Clashes Raise City Council Tensions
Things are getting contentious around “the horseshoe,” the nickname for the area where aldermen sit in the Springfield City Council chambers. Alderwoman Lakeisha Purchase issued a call Tuesday night for her colleagues to show more respect
Suspect arrested in 40-year-old murder of California teen after DNA search: Prosecutors
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office (PALO ALTO, Calif.) — Forty years after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death in Northern California, DNA has led to the arrest of her suspected killer, prosecutors announced. Karen Stitt
Despite Restraining Order, State Still Not Moving Mentally Ill County Inmates
Nearly a week after a Sangamon County judge imposed a temporary restraining order, the Illinois Department of Human Services still has not moved any of a half-dozen county jail inmates who’ve been found mentally unfit to stand
Illinois Department Of Corrections Found In Contempt
Another Illinois state agency has been found in contempt of court for failing to meet standards of care for the people under its jurisdiction. The latest is the state Department of Corrections, in a court case
Sangamon County Distributes Thousands Of Doses Of Anti-Overdose Drug
Sangamon County has distributed thousands of doses of a drug intended to counteract the effects of an opioid overdose. A number of local organizations and businesses have assisted in the effort to distribute Narcan. In some
State Rainy Day Fund To Exceed $1 Billion
Illinois is about to have a billion-dollar rainy day fund for the first time in its history. Comptroller Susana Mendoza will make another payment into the fund Thursday, the last in a series of boosts to
Durbin Says Key Legislation Will Help Reduce Inflation
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin says a key piece of legislation awaiting a final vote will make a difference in bringing down the inflation that has been hitting Illinois families hard. The Inflation Reduction Act which passed
Libertarian Jesse White Withdraws From Secretary Of State Race
It looks like Jesse White won’t be on the November ballot after all. The longtime Democratic secretary of state was never going to be on the ballot this fall, as he is not seeking re-election after