Potholes popping up on roadways; state and city working to patch them up
One consequence of the cold, snowy and icy weather that hit central Illinois over the past few weeks is beginning to make an impact...
‘Important effort’: Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force works to connect projects
Art Wilson said he can't number the people he has seen moved to tears or simply walk away from an exhibit on the Underground...
Advocates worry hydrogen hub will fuel environmental injustice in Northwest Indiana
Indiana environmental and citizen groups say a lack of transparency for a planned regional hydrogen fuel hub is stoking fears that the project will...
Finally some sunshine in the forecast
PEORIA (25News Now) - After nearly a week of overcast skies, we will finally get to enjoy the return of some sunshine the next...
Prosecutors want up to five years in prison for Madigan’s former chief of staff
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors want former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's longtime chief of staff to spend up to five years in...
7,000 workers owed $5 million in wages
US Department of Labor - Workers Owed Wages (WOW)US Department of Labor. The U.S. Department of Labor is holding $5 million in back pay...
Hidden Costs of Chicago’s Migrant Crisis: Taxpayers Pay for Migrant Departures
Unveiling financial strain caused by migrants exiting Chicago amidst ongoing crisisSince 2022, over 35,000 migrants, primarily from Texas, have been directed to Chicago. However,...
Illinois man wins $3 million scratch-off game, runs into 7-Eleven to hug store owner
An Illinois man who realized he had won $3 million after scratching off a lottery ticket in a 7-Eleven parking lot promptly went...
Taxpayers foot bill for relocating migrants who want to leave Chicago
It's the secret side of Chicago's migrant crisis. Some migrants who arrive here don't want to stay. More than 35,000 migrants...
Some Illinois school districts to reinstate student fees after 4-year waiver
CHICAGO - After four years, two suburban school districts are bringing back student fees. They were waived at the start of the pandemic, but...
