Mandatory K-12 sex education bill advances in House
SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would mandate all public school districts in the state provide a comprehensive, age-appropriate...
Coroner questions Illinois’ COVID-19 death tally, seeks statewide audit
(The Center Square) – State officials have recorded 21,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Illinois since the outset of the pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control...
Legislation to replace the state’s lead service lines could cost up to $14 billion
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have introduced a bill that would mandate all water utilities to begin the process of replacing all the lead...
Clean Energy Jobs Act advances to House floor
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House Energy and Environment Committee advanced a pair of energy bills that would overhaul the state’s energy industry to the...
Alternative Baseball founder has high hopes of expanding program even further this year, including in Central Illinois
Taylor Duncan is open about the challenges he faced as a youth. Diagnosed with autism, he grappled with speech issues and anxiety as he...
Hoverboard to blame for House Fire in Coal City
COAL CITY – An overheating battery on a hoverboard is reportedly at the center of blame for a fire in the 500 block of...
