Potential threat averted at Galesburg Junior/Senior High School April 22, 2024 4:11 pm|Security and Galesburg Police responded as a precaution, and the man was escorted out.
Groups push for pause on carbon pipelines in Illinois April 22, 2024 4:02 pm|The Sierra Club, Stop CO2 Pipelines Coalition and other environmentalists are pushing for legislation that would implement a…
Low election turnout has some eying ranked choice voting for 2028 April 22, 2024 3:38 pm|Voter turnout in last month’s presidential primary election was the lowest in 52 years. Some argue changing to…
Pritzker heralds passage of health insurance reform legislation amid tax hike warnings April 22, 2024 3:31 pm|Health insurance procedures will look different in Illinois if legislation advancing through Springfield becomes law, but some are…
Another restaurant for ‘burger row’ in Galesburg? Here’s what we know April 22, 2024 11:31 am|A growing fast-casual restaurant known for steakburgers and frozen custard has its sights set on Galesburg.
Legislators warn proposed race-based funding formula for universities could violate civil rights April 19, 2024 11:40 am|The complex formula is supposed to mirror the K-12 evidence-based funding that currently exists in Illinois.
Pritzker’s proposal to address worst underfunded state pensions in the country dissected April 19, 2024 11:38 am|The state, at a 44% funding ratio, is home to the country’s worst pension crisis.
Hundreds of gun owners rally at Illinois Statehouse April 19, 2024 11:35 am|Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and…
Former gym owner opts for bench trial in Warren County sexual assault case April 19, 2024 10:38 am|Bench trial now slated for May
Knox County property transfers for April 5-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales April 19, 2024 4:30 am|A list of home and other property sales recorded in Knox County over the past week
IDOT starts work Monday on part of I-74 near Galesburg. Here’s what you need to know April 19, 2024 4:00 am|Slow down and use alternate routes, says IDOT
Capitol Briefs: Lawmakers, advocates again call for affordable housing tax credit; Public health groups seek more funding to reduce overdose deaths April 18, 2024 4:10 pm|Housing advocates are renewing a push to fund a $20 million state affordable housing tax credit in the…
Solar investments take center stage as questions loom on state’s renewable future April 18, 2024 3:54 pm| BOLINGBROOK – A manufacturer in the southwest suburbs of Chicago received $2.6 million from electric utility Commonwealth…
Education leaders seek added state funding to help districts accommodate influx of migrants April 18, 2024 3:41 pm|SPRINGFIELD – The recent surge of international migrants arriving in Illinois has brought with it a host of…
Canton man faces charges after home security allegedly catches him with guns April 18, 2024 3:20 pm|Man allegedly carried guns, made threats against a woman
State lawmaker under federal investigation reacts to Dolton officials being charged and accused April 18, 2024 12:49 pm|Freeman, the top aide to the Dolton mayor, was indicted for bankruptcy fraud Tuesday.
Group opposing abortion rallies in Springfield April 18, 2024 12:39 pm|In attendance was a former gubernatorial candidate who called recently passed House Bill 4867 a "death bill."
Measure requiring 120-day notice of local media sales passes Illinois Senate April 18, 2024 12:37 pm|Bill's sponsor says it's an effort to keep the media landscape from further shrinking
Advocates renew push to tighten firearm laws aimed at protecting domestic violence victims April 17, 2024 3:20 pm|SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for stricter gun laws rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday for a measure aimed at…
Illinois Senate measure allowing police to address squatters advances April 17, 2024 3:12 pm|The Illinois Senate could consider a bill to address squatters. That’s when a homeowner comes home from a…