Newest exhibit to open up this Thursday at the Abraham Lincoln President Museum
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Thursday will mark the grand opening of the newest exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum. “Here I Have Lived: Home in Illinois” tells the stories of a diverse collection of
Separate demonstrations about abortion take to streets outside Illinois capitol
(The Center Square) – Hundreds demonstrated Tuesday outside the capitol in Springfield as rallies were held for both pro-choice and pro-life causes. While the demonstrations were centered around access to abortion, opponents of lax abortion laws spoke
Henson Robinson Zoo to welcome wolverine into the fold
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now You asked for it, now you’re getting it. A wolverine will once again become part of the animal lineup at Henson Robinson Zoo. Zoo officials say wolverines are rare in a
Op-Ed: Brandon Johnson’s tax plan fails to add up to what Chicago needs
For a short time, Brandon Johnson taught social studies in Chicago Public Schools. It’s pretty clear he didn’t teach math. The Chicago Teachers Union organizer and lobbyist has been vague about the details of his tax plans
Springfield police arrest two people on drug and gun charges while executing arrest warrant
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Two people are in custody after Springfield police found drugs and a gun while executing a search warrant on the city’s east side. Officers from the Pro-Active Crime Unit, the Street
Potentially deadly fungus spreading rapidly in US health care facilities
KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images (ATLANTA) — A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed the fungus Candida auris is spreading rapidly through U.S. health care facilities. Also known as C. auris, reports of
‘ComEd Four’ trial, released wiretaps a lesson for Illinois lawmakers hoping for change
(The Center Square) – As the trial against the so-called “ComEd Four” continues this week, more audio evidence is being released by prosecutors. Last week, evidence released showed one of the ComEd Four defendants, Michael McClain, performing
What to know about the drug xylazine and why it's making fentanyl worse
WLADIMIR BULGAR/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Drug Enforcement Administration is warning that a powerful veterinary sedative is being combined illicitly with fentanyl, making it even more dangerous. DEA issued a public safety alert about the widespread
Legislation would allow individuals in Illinois prisons to earn parole regardless of the crime
(The Center Square) – One of the architects behind the SAFE-T Act and cashless bail is now pushing legislation that would permit more prisoners in Illinois to become eligible for parole. State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, announced
Churchill Road in Springfield to be closed until September for bridge replacement
A small side street on Springfield’s west side is now closed until September for bridge replacement. Crews shut down Churchill Road, just off of West Jefferson, on Tuesday for tree removal. Once that’s done, workers will move