Former Mayor, Peotone resident, held on Felony Charges in minor-sex case
PEOTONE – Former Elwood Mayor Todd Matichak, 52, of Peotone, turned himself into Joliet Police Wednesday after a Grundy County grand jury indicted him on...
U of I SHIELD test available statewide after FDA approval
(The Center Square) – The SHIELD COVID-19 test, which has been used on University of Illinois campuses since last summer, is about to go statewide.
The...
Bill explores creation of legal services for immigrants facing deportation in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – A House committee on Wednesday advanced legislation that would create a task force to look into the feasibility of providing legal representation...
Illinois Democrats Select U.S. Rep. Kelly As New Party Chair
By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square
ILLINOIS – A new era has begun for the Illinois Democratic Party.
Congresswoman Robyn Kelly will take the helm...
Teachers strike in Bourbonnais after year of failed negotiations
BOURBONNAIS – Teachers are on strike this morning in District 53 after negotiations between the Bourbonnais Education Association (BEA) and Bourbonnais Elementary School District 53...
Farmers ask for ‘right to repair’
SPRINGFIELD — Legislation backed by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group would require farming equipment manufacturers to make software required for repairs available to...
