Biden administration scales back student loan forgiveness for some, amid lawsuits
prasit photo/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden’s administration is scaling back his federal student loan cancellation program to protect against legal challenges, including two suits filed this week — with new guidelines now excluding at least
Springfield Man Faces Charges For Alleged School Threat
A Springfield man is facing two counts of disorderly conduct… including one felony charge… for allegedly making a threatening comment to staff at the Regional Office of Education. Court papers filed by Sangamon County State’s Attorney
Charleston is vulnerable to storm surge, and Hurricane Ian is taking aim
Manuel Augusto Moreno/Getty Images (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — Another coastline known for its sensitivity to storm surge will feel Ian’s wrath as the storm system strengthens back into a hurricane and makes another landfall in a vulnerable region.
Task force offers guidance on implementing cashless bail system in Illinois
(The Center Square) – With the SAFE-T Act and cashless bail set to go into effect in January, a task force is looking at ways to assist Illinois counties make the transition. One of the most controversial
As gun owner permits are being revoked, avenue for appeals remains narrow
(The Center Square) – There are no members appointed to the board that is set to field appeals from Illinoisans who have had their gun privileges revoked by the state. Illinois law requires anyone who wants to
Judge rejects special master's request on seized documents, handing win to Trump
Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Florida federal judge Aileen Cannon on Thursday rejected a request from the special master she appointed to review documents seized from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate to have Trump’s legal team
Illinois quick hits: Mayor convicted of bribery to be released; Illinois 14th best for UFO fans
Mayor convicted of bribery to be let out Just three months into a one-year prison sentence for taking bribes, former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta is going to be released from custody. Presta pleaded guilty in November to
“Tomorrow is not guaranteed”: John Stamos on the “heartbreaking” lessons he learned from losing Bob Saget
Randy Holmes/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images For John Stamos, losing friend Bob Saget last January was “heartbreaking” for more than the obvious reason. “It was so heartbreaking to see [that] he didn’t know how loved
House to vote Friday to avert government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap bill
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A bill to avert a federal government shutdown passed the Senate on Thursday, and will now head to the House with little more than 24 hours until the deadline at the end
Multiple deaths reported after Hurricane Ian slams into Florida
Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least nine people in Florida died due to Hurricane Ian, according to preliminary reports from local officials. The Category 4 storm slammed into Florida’s west coast