Eighth person dies from wrong-way crash on Illinois highway
HAMPSHIRE, Ill. (AP) – Illinois State Police say an eighth person has died from a fiery crash involving a wrong-way car on an interstate in northern Illinois.
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Chicago-area July 4 parade attack suspect pleads not guilty
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – The 21-year-old man accused of killing seven people and wounding dozens more in a shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago has pleaded not guilty, a week after prosecutors announced he
How the climate deal would help farmers aid the environment
ST. LOUIS (AP) – The deal reached last week by Senate Democrats would provide $20 billion for climate-friendly agricultural practices.
Most Illinois Bright Start college savings values drop, some significantly
With the state’s college savings program seeing most investment funds down for the year, one analyst sees a potential cost to taxpayers.
Illinois small businesses continue to struggle with rent payments, survey says
A new survey shows that many small businesses continue to struggle to pay their rent on time, and the numbers are even worse for Illinois.