Sangamon County joins most of Illinois in experiencing abnormally dry or drought conditions
Despite some rain earlier in the week, more than 99% of Illinois is now abnormally dry or under drought conditions – including all of Sangamon County. For the first time this year, most of Sangamon County is
Highest ocean temperatures ever recorded for the month of May, NOAA says
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Scientists have gathered further evidence that ocean waters are continuing to warm along with the rest of the planet. Ocean temperatures reached record-breaking highs for the month of May, the National Oceanic
18-year-old UConn student shot, killed in Hartford
Oliver Helbig/Getty Images (HARTFORD, Conn.) — Zaid Deje Langs-Myers, an 18-year-old University of Connecticut student, was shot and killed in Hartford, Tuesday night, according to police. Hartford Police responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash
Westchester County DA ends probe of Trump golf course without filing charges
David Talukdar/Getty Images (WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.) — The district attorney in Westchester County, New York, has closed a two-year investigation into former President Donald Trump without filing criminal charges, her office confirmed Thursday. District Attorney Miriam Rocah
Unemployment continues on decline across Illinois in May
Unemployment continues to gradually decline in Illinois, as the state saw a modest job increase in May. The statewide jobless rate fell to 4.1%, down from 4.2% in April and 4.4% in May of last year. Total
Trump makes legal claims about classified documents, experts push back: Fact check
Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump, speaking to supporters hours after his arraignment, outlined potential legal arguments as he defends himself against his second indictment. Trump took the stage
Illinois State Representative Coffey wants bills passed during waking hours
A local lawmaker wants to make sure the General Assembly conducts its business in the daylight – literally. Republican state Representative Mike Coffey says he plans to introduce legislation to limit final legislative votes on bills to
Black teacher sues school after alleged firing over book complaints, racial profiling
Google Maps Street View (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — A Charlotte, North Carolina, teacher is suing the charter school he used to work at after he claims he was fired after parents allegedly complained about him teaching a fictional
New Illinois laws set up protections for union strikers
(The Center Square) – Two measures that look to protect striking union workers have some questioning the impact on businesses in the state of Illinois. House bills 2907 and 3396 were signed into law earlier this month
At least 10 killed in 'mass casualty collision' on highway in Canada: Police
Kali9/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least 10 people are dead in a “mass casualty collision” that occurred Wednesday on a highway in Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. The crash happened on the Trans-Canada Highway between