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Woman shot to death on Rockwell A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed as she sat as a front-seat passenger in a vehicle with her boyfriend in the 4700 block…
You may not be a winner, BBB warns
By Better Business Bureau staff Sweepstakes and lottery scams resulted in higher financial losses during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the previous three years, particularly for older people, according to…
Water waste in West Lawn
An open fire hydrant gushes water at 59th Place and Springfield–providing moments of relief for kids seeking a break from the heat, but lowering water pressure to possibly dangerous levels…
Rush hails move to protect black farmers
Wants Ag Dept. transparency From staff reports Legislation designed to “lift the veil of secrecy regarding the race and gender of farm subsidy recipients and help ensure an end to decades…
High School Softball: ‘Princess’ helps bring Marist one step closer to crown
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Marist senior Abby Dunning was a beast on the mound Monday. Wait a minute. Scratch that. The softball star doesn’t like being referred to in that…
Mayor unveils interim CPS chief
‘Thrilled beyond measure’ with Torres By Tim Hadac Weeks after the top three Chicago Public Schools leaders announced, separately, they are leaving CPS, Mayor Lori Lightfoot staged a press conference…
From break to busy, Red Stars to play three games in eight days
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent After two weeks away from competition, the Chicago Red Stars begin a three-game-in-eight-days stretch this weekend. The NWSL took time off because many of their players…
High School Boys Volleyball: Brother Rice and St. Rita reach Sweet 16
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent The four boys volleyball teams that battled it out on Saturday in the St. Rita Sectional all had major triumphs two days prior. All…
High School Track: Lyons’ Dickman medals at state; Marist boys enjoy big week
By Jeff Vorva Correspondent Postseason track was hot and heavy in the Southwest Regional News area as girls completed the state competition and the boys were battling it out at…
High School Softball: Ellie Giles’ gem lifts St. Ignatius over St. Laurence for sectional title
By Steve Millar Correspondent St. Laurence junior Abbey Pochie knew it was going to be a showdown of Division I-bound pitchers and that she would have to be on top…
High School Boys Volleyball: Marist on the cusp of another trip to state
By Randy Whalen Correspondent Marist is one win away from another trip to the state tournament and the chance at a second consecutive title. But they will first have to…
Sometimes time is the best gift of all
By Karen Sala Today is National Fishing Day, International Picnic Day, National Cherry Tart Day, National Flip Flop Day and Wear Blue Day in honor of Men’s Health Week. I…
Let the solstice sun shine in
By Mary Stanek Happy Father’s Day to all the men in the community. A father figure is not necessarily a biological dad. There are dads, uncles, big brothers, etc. who…
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Pritzker issues amendatory veto on budget due to drafting errors, Senate accepts
By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — The state Senate on Tuesday approved a change to next year’s budget at the request of Gov. JB Pritzker to correct drafting…
Senate adjourns with no energy deal, but Harmon ‘confident’ one is still near
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate adjourned Tuesday without calling a comprehensive energy regulatory reform package for a vote. After adjournment, Senate President Don Harmon,…
Energy bill still not filed less than 24 hours before planned vote
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate is scheduled to return to the Capitol Tuesday to consider an energy regulatory overhaul bill that is years in…
Six Flags agrees to $36 million settlement over alleged BIPA violations
By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — Six Flags Great America has agreed to a $36 million settlement to end a class-action lawsuit over the amusement park’s use…
Energy working group negotiations to continue through weekend as new bill surfaces
By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The latest draft of an energy regulatory overhaul bill that has been in negotiations for months was unveiled late Thursday ahead of…
Latino group sues to block new Illinois maps
By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – A second lawsuit has been filed in federal court in Illinois seeking to block the use of a redistricting plan that Democrats…
Committee discusses state parks’ staffing issues, downstate tourism concerns
By SARAH MANSUR Capitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois begins its official reopening and residents flock to state parks this summer, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources faces a…
