AP: Ex-Illinois senator McCann’s fraud trial delayed again, but drops plan to represent himself
By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A federal judge on Monday further delayed the wire fraud and money laundering trial of William “Sam” McCann, a former candidate for Illinois governor, after McCann declared
Illinois unemployment filing slightly rises across last week in comparison to prior week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Illinois rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 218,000 last week, down 9,000 claims from 227,000 the week
AP: Woman killed after she opened fire in Joel Osteen’s megachurch, boy with her shot, hospitalized
By JUAN A. LOZANO Associated Press HOUSTON (AP) — A woman in a trenchcoat opened fire with a long gun Sunday inside celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s megachurch in Texas, sending worshippers rushing to find safety while two
Illinois gun ban plaintiffs file for hearings with U.S. Supreme Court
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Supreme Court now has requests from plaintiffs to hear multiple cases challenging gun and magazine bans. Last week, plaintiffs in a case challenging Maryland’s ban on certain semi-automatic firearms filed for
Inflation expected to have slowed significantly in January
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Inflation data to be released on Tuesday will show whether price increases resumed a monthslong slowdown in January. The report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics follows a slight acceleration
Inflation expected to have slowed significantly in January
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Inflation data to be released on Tuesday will show whether price increases resumed a monthslong slowdown in January. The report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics follows a slight acceleration
Illinois quick hits: Rideshare workers to strike Wednesday
Mandatory paid leave rules hearing pushed to March The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has pushed approval of the new Paid Leave for All Workers Act rules until the group’s March hearing. The Greater Springfield Chamber of
How to have a more sustainable Valentine's Day
Alexandr Kolesnikov/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Show a little love to the planet this Valentine’s Day by celebrating in more sustainable ways. The holiday is actually quite carbon-intensive due to consumer behavior in the U.S., research shows.
Courteney Cox wishes Jennifer Aniston a happy birthday with throwback 'Friends' clip
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images Courteney Cox was there for Jennifer Aniston on her birthday. The Monica to Aniston’s Rachel shared a celebratory tribute to Instagram on Sunday in honor of the actress’s 55th birthday. The carousel featured a photo of the two
GOP demands ethics reforms after Madigan’s chief of staff gets 30 month sentence
(The Center Square) – Following the two-and-a-half year prison sentence a federal judge in Chicago handed down Monday to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s chief of staff and House clerk, Illinois Republicans are demanding more ethics