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Longtime Chicago friend describes first American pope as ‘very dedicated’
Capitol News Illinois As the red velvet curtains at the Vatican parted, a priest realized that his college pal from…
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Illinois stop on immigration laws called ‘publicity stunt’
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Two hours in the state capital was enough for U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary…
Elwood Seniors Learn Officials Have Their Backs
By Stephanie Irvine Nearly 100 seniors signed up for an inaugural luncheon on May 1, sponsored by the Elwood Fire…
Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty
Capitol News Illinois Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan died Friday morning at 91, more than two decades after leaving office…
Wilmington Gemini Giant Has a New Pad
The famous Gemini Giant recently got a whole-body facelift and a new site, and now, he has a new pad.…
Four children still hospitalized while Chatham mourns four who died in crash
Capitol News Illinois CHATHAM — As a central Illinois community mourns the deaths of three children and a teen counselor…
With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reform
Capitol News Illinois Lawmakers apparently are close to a deal to resolve one of Springfield’s most hotly contested issues this…
Landing Pad Shop Opening a Giant Leap for Route 66
Heritage Corridor Destinations, Joliet Area Historical Museum, City of Wilmington and Wilmington Park District are excited to announce the grand…
After-school programs continue push for state aid
Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Advocates for after-school programs that provide tutoring, recreation and other services made their case again…
‘Glad to Be Home’ — Iraqi Vet Receives Hero’s Welcome from Family and Friends
By Stephanie Irvine United States Army National Guard Specialist Terry Payne returned home to a warm welcome after a year-long…
Peotone Vet Receives High-Flying Honors
By Stephanie Irvine As Vietnam-era Army veteran Lawrence “Larry” Leugoud of Peotone prepared to return home from his service in…
Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin to retire after more than 4 decades in Congress
Capitol News Illinois Longtime Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, the No. 2 Democrat in the U.S. Senate, announced he will retire…