UPDATE: Illinois lawmakers give final budget approval Saturday morning
Update: Illinois lawmakers have given final approval to a new state budget, with Democrats calling it balanced and responsible, and Republicans blasting it as bloated and full of gimmicks. The House passed the $50.6 billion budget around 2:30
Congresswoman Budzinski announces new federal grant from U.S. EPA for Springfield’s Pillsbury Mills site
A new federal grant represents another big step forward in the efforts to clean up, clear out, and redevelop the former Pillsbury Mills site in Springfield. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced the $787,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental
This Is the Most Unique Job in Illinois
The United States has the most dynamic economy in the world. Where it once was symbolized by the automotive and steel industries, the American economy is now the world’s technology colossus. But the U.S. economy is more
Springfield woman indicted on felony charges in connection with fatal DUI crash earlier this May
A Springfield woman has been indicted on felony charges in connection with a fatal DUI crash earlier this month. 29-year-old Marina Rhone, also known as Marina Bustamante, is facing three counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence
Feds charge climate protesters for allegedly defacing Edgar Degas exhibit at National Gallery of Art
Nick Ansell/PA Images via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Two members of a climate activist group were arrested and charged Friday for allegedly defacing an art exhibit at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., during a
Player faints during LSU Tigers’ national title celebration at the White House
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The LSU Tigers women’s basketball team’s national championship celebration at the White House on Friday was marked by a scary moment when a player fainted during the event. Sa’Myah Smith, a freshman
Treasury extends potential debt default deadline to June 5
Mint Images/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday issued a new letter to Congress stating the government won’t begin to run out of money to pay its bills until June 5 — slightly later
AP: Who’s behind the attack on a Russian region bordering Ukraine?
By DASHA LITVINOVA, YURAS KARMANAU and HANNA ARHIROVA Associated Press TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Russia alleges that dozens of Ukrainian militants crossed into one of its border towns in its Belgorod region, striking targets and forcing an
“Give them one”: Elizabeth Olsen shares advice for actors looking to join the MCU
Daniele Venturelli/Getty Images Elizabeth Olsen has some advice for actors looking to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress, who portrays Wanda Maximoff and her alter ego Scarlet Witch in the franchise, says that only agreeing
Illinois quick hits: Fires investigated for arson; flash drought possible
Fires investigated for arson The State Fire Marshall has been called in to investigate a string of fires in downstate Illinois. Fire crews fought five different fires, all deemed suspicious, in Herrin and Energy Friday. The largest