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PAC supporting Stratton’s Senate candidacy launches long-awaited ad
A political action committee supporting Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s Senate campaign launched its first ad this week, though a lapse…
Few fireworks as Illinois GOP governor hopefuls share stage for first time
Ted Dabrowski pitches his candidacy for governor as his primary opponents – video gambling mogul Rick Heidner, former state Sen.…
Illinois ‘Clean Slate’ law allows automatic sealing of nonviolent criminal records
State Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, speaks about the Clean Slate legislation she championed at a Jan. 16, 2026, bill signing…
States say paperwork tied to $10B funding freeze is an intentionally ‘impossible task’
An excerpt of the lawsuit filed by five states against the federal government for its plan to freeze $10 billion…
Illinois among 12 states to sue as Trump seeks forced compliance with gender order
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul warns on Monday, Sept. 29, he would sue the Trump administration if federal troops arrive…
Recent postal service changes could disrupt mail-in voting, county clerks warn
Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman speaks at a news conference in Peoria. Tazewell traveled to Washington, D.C., with three other…
Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report
Jason Keller, assistant director of the Illinois Department of Labor, speaks at a seminar about recent findings of a report…
Blaze Destroys Building and Food Truck at Woldhuis Sunrise Nursery
By Andrea Arens A massive fire tore through Woldhuis Sunrise Nursery late morning on January 15, destroying one greenhouse building,…
Structure Fire Contained at Berens Drive Facility
(Photo courtesy of New Lenox Fire Protection District) The New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure…
Head-on Collision Hospitalizes 10 Children, Kills Driver
Illinois State Police report that a head-on collision between a school bus and a car around 8:17 a.m. today at…
Peotone: Park District’s Noon NYE Party a Great Start to 2026
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Park District rang in the New Year early with a highly successful and well-attended third…
Silver Cross Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members
The Silver Cross Board of Trustees is proud to announce the appointment of Megan Bowman and John Clavio to the…