Guests in attendance at Silver Cross Hospital’s dedication and unveiling of Honorary Ruth Colby Boulevard on July 23 include (from left): David Chodak, son of…
Read MoreBy MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CARBONDALE – Amid this heated political season, residents in southern Illinois have found a unifying pastime: spotting black…
Read MoreBy ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO — Two new lawsuits allege decades of sexual abuse at a Chicago juvenile detention center. The complaints…
Read MoreBy BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed late Tuesday that it is “assessing the circumstances” surrounding the fatal shooting…
Read MoreBy BETH HUNDSDORFER & MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] An Illinois lawmaker heading a child welfare committee said the state must strengthen its laws…
Read MoreBy MOLLY PARKER & BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois [email protected] As Illinois seeks to end federal court oversight of its disability services, an independent court…
Read MoreBy ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Gov. JB Pritzker added his name to the growing list of influential Democrats endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris…
Read MoreBy HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] After weeks of pushing from fellow Democrats – including five of Illinois’ members of Congress – President Joe…
Read MoreBy Stephanie Irvine Several days of abundant sunshine and dry weather helped make the 62nd annual Threshermen’s Show a huge success. The multi-day event, which…
Read MorePresident Joe Biden announced Sunday he will not accept the Democratic Party’s nomination for president in 2024, and minutes later he endorsed Vice President Kamala…
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