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Kankakee Man Faces $7 Million Bond in Watseka Murder Case

WATSEKA, IL â€” A Kankakee man is being held on $7 million bond after being charged with four counts of first-degree murder in connection with...

Chicago’s Expressways to Shine Through State’s Litter Cleanup Blitz

CHICAGO — Get ready to witness Chicago's expressways transform as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) embarks on a mission to clear trash and...

Chicago Teen Dies After Being Struck by Semi’s Rogue Tire on Indiana Highway

CHICAGO, IL â€” A 15-year-old Chicago resident has died after being struck by a by a detached wheel from a passing semi-trailer on Interstate 80/94...

Heat Wave Alert: Illinois Braces for Sweltering Conditions Amid Severe Heat Warning

CHICAGO â€” A relentless heat wave is set to grip Illinois this week, raising concerns about dangerously high temperatures and heat-related illnesses.  The National Weather Service...

Illinois Takes Action: Grants Offered to Establish Grocery Stores in Food Deserts

SPRINGFIELD â€“ State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) has played a pivotal role in the fight against food deserts in Illinois by championing a new law...

Illinois Teacher’s Posts Lead to Cancelation of First Day of Art Class

HOMER, Ill. - On the first day of school at Homer Community Consolidated District 33C, an art class cancellation due to a new teacher's questionable...