DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Illinois stop on immigration laws called ‘publicity stunt’

May 7, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 Kristi Noem to criticize Illinois’…

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Elwood Seniors Learn Officials Have Their Backs

May 7, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 Protection District and geared toward…

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Former Gov. George Ryan dead at 91; remembered for corruption conviction, halting death penalty

May 2, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 for the last time and…

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Wilmington Gemini Giant Has a New Pad

May 1, 2025 / Comments Off on 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. Heritage Corridor Destinations, Joliet Area…

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Four children still hospitalized while Chatham mourns four who died in crash

April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 killed Monday when a vehicle…

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With 1 month left in session, lawmakers near deal on public transit reform

April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 session: transit reform. Public transit…

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Landing Pad Shop Opening a Giant Leap for Route 66

April 30, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 opening of The Landing Pad,…

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After-school programs continue push for state aid

April 29, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 Tuesday for a $50 million…

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 ‘Glad to Be Home’ — Iraqi Vet Receives Hero’s Welcome from Family and Friends 

April 27, 2025 / Comments Off on  ‘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 deployment providing security at Al-Asad…

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Peotone Vet Receives High-Flying Honors

April 24, 2025 / Comments Off on 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 the Army, his sergeant gave…

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