Gas prices on the decline across Central Illinois
Just in time for Christmas, more and more gas stations across Central Illinois are selling regular gas below $3 per gallon. GasBuddy’s latest data found another drop in the average price of gas for Champaign County, the
Chatham man arrested in Springfield for drug possession
A Chatham man is facing multiple firearm and drug charges following a Springfield traffic stop. Marshall Holmes was pulled over Sunday by police in the area of Cook and Pasfield Streets. Officers observed one round of ammunition
Judge orders Madigan to appear in court in corruption case
(The Center Square) – A federal judge wants to see all parties in his courtroom when he considers a motion to stay proceedings in the state’s most high-profile corruption case. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey
Illinois minimum wage to rise in January
The minimum wage in Illinois will increase on January 1st, 2024. Workers will see an increase of $1 per hour from $13 to $14. Tipped workers’ hourly minimum pay will rise to $8.40 per hour, and youth
New laws in Illinois to impact small businesses
(The Center Square) – Small business advocates are discussing the impact new Illinois laws going into effect Jan. 1 could have on employers. Several laws will go into effect in 2024, including Senate Bill 2034, which extends
Illinois quick hits: Migrant flights begin; nurses give final offer; Springfield, Decatur selected
Migrant flights begin Just days after the city of Chicago said it would impound buses that improperly dropped off migrants, a private plane carrying 120 migrants landed at O’Hare Airport on Tuesday night. WTTW reports the plane
Detroit officer accused of fatally punching 71-year-old man charged with manslaughter
Michigan State Police (DETROIT) — A Detroit police officer was charged with manslaughter for allegedly punching a 71-year-old man who prosecutors say then fell and hit his head and died from his injuries several weeks later. Juwan Marquise-Alexander
Detroit officer accused of fatally punching 71-year-old man charged with manslaughter
Michigan State Police (DETROIT) — A Detroit police officer was charged with manslaughter for allegedly punching a 71-year-old man who prosecutors say then fell and hit his head and died from his injuries several weeks later. Juwan Marquise-Alexander
New laws will soon affect Illinois drivers
(The Center Square) – There are plenty of new laws set to take effect in the new year that will impact Illinois motorists. Beginning Jan. 1, no vehicle shall be stopped or searched by law enforcement solely
Shannen Doherty says 'Charmed' co-star got her fired from series
Getty Images On the latest episode of her Let’s Be Clear podcast, Shannen Doherty let something off her chest: She never quit the series Charmed. Doherty recounted with her guest, former Charmed co-star Holly Marie Combs, that