Pekin’s City Finances Are Now Viewable Around the Clock.
PEKIN, Ill. (AP) — City officials have created a website allowing taxpayers to view 2,300 lines of city budget data.
Woman Charged in Fatal Crash Violates Driving Ban
RED BUD, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois judge has increased the bond for a 20-year-old woman caught driving with a suspended license while awaiting trial for reckless homicide.
Chicago Zoo Releases Native Green Snakes in McHenry County
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo is trying to boost the population of smooth green snakes in northern Illinois.
Woman Convicted in 1987 Kidnapping, Murder Wants New Trial
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — A woman serving a life sentence for participating in the 1987 kidnapping and murder of the heir to an Illinois media company fortune is seeking a new trial.
Kirk Explains Critical Comments About Iran Deal
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk says he allowed his anger to get the best of him as he criticized the multinational agreement designed to keep Iran from attaining nuclear weapons.
Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced in 9-Month-Old’s 2008 Death
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago man convicted of beating to death his girlfriend’s 9-month-old son has been sentenced to 34 years in prison.
Illinois High Court Rejects Intervention On State Paychecks
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP)–The Illinois Supreme Court has denied a request by state officials to decide the issue of paying government workers during the budget crisis.
Rauner Names Campaign Supporter to Illinois Tollway Board
CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Bruce Rauner has appointed a Chicago pastor and campaign supporter to the board that oversees the Illinois Tollway.
Cameron Expected to Re-Open to Citizens at 10 a.m.
The small Warren County town of Cameron will resume clean-up efforts again today. Strong thunderstorms moved through Warren and Knox counties Thursday night producing not only heavy rain and lightning, but also tornadoes.