Chicago Bears look to tax program to escape Soldier Field
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now The Chicago Bears are floating a proposal for a tax incentive program that could help the team leave its longtime home at Soldier Field in Chicago and build a new mega-stadium
Springfield code violations gain transparency
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now You can now search online to learn about how Springfield city code violations have been handled. The Springfield City Clerk’s office has put administrative court files online. For now, only cases
Three year COVID-19 anniversary passes with no end in sight
It’s been three years since the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Illinois – and the virus is still spreading through the state, despite that the rate has slowed. As of Friday, no Illinois county is
Governor Pritzker says Marc Smith safe as DCFS chief
Governor JB Pritzker is keeping his embattled director of the DCFS precisely where he is. Pritzker announced Friday that he intends to reappoint Marc Smith as head of the Department of Children and Family Services. The move
Old State Capitol to remained closed for next year
The Old State Capitol will be closed to the public for up to a year while work continues on a $17 million renovation effort. After the first phase, focusing on the “drum” that supports the Old Capitol
Damar Hamlin's health providers given keys to city of Cincinnati
(CINCINNATI) — Health providers from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center who cared for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin after he collapsed from cardiac arrest were honored with the key to the city. Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval presented
2 Florida police officers charged with kidnapping, beating handcuffed homeless man, Jose Ortega Gutierrez
(FLORIDA) — Two former south Florida police officers handcuffed a homeless man last month and drove him to an isolated area where they beat him unconscious, prosecutors alleged Thursday. According to Miami-Dade State Attorney Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Hialeah
Investigations and complaints facing George Santos could bring serious penalties
(NEW YORK) — Embattled New York Rep. George Santos insists he will serve out his term and has indicated it’s up to his constituents to reelect him or vote him out of office, despite mounting controversy over
Sam Bankman-Fried has tried to contact potential witnesses, government says
(NEW YORK) — Disgraced crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried has made “recent attempts” to contact prospective witnesses in his criminal case, federal prosecutors said Friday in a letter to the judge that sought new conditions of his release. Bankman-Fried
Trump kicks off presidential campaign in New Hampshire, South Carolina
(SOUTH CAROLINA) — Former President Donald Trump is embarking on his first campaign swing of the 2024 presidential cycle on Saturday where he is expected to announce his leadership team from South Carolina as he seeks the White