Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium closing through end of year November 17, 2020 11:19 am|View of the entrance of the Shedd Aquarium in July 2018 | Courtesy: Chris6d/Wikipedia CHICAGO (AP) — The…
Cairo woman charged in the death of 7-month-old November 17, 2020 11:13 am|CAIRO, Ill. (WJPF) — A Cairo woman has been charged with the death of a baby left in…
McLeansboro man arrested after police chase, discovery of dead body November 17, 2020 9:08 am|HARRISBURG, Ill. (WJPF) — A McLeansboro man is in custody after what Harrisburg Police are calling a lengthy,…
New Western Illinois University President Starts in January November 17, 2020 8:39 am|MACOMB, ILL. (AP) — THE board of trustees at Western Illinois University voted Monday to appoint the school’s…
Congresswoman self-isolates after positive COVID-19 test November 17, 2020 8:33 am|MOLINE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Monday she has tested positive for COVID-19, which has…
Illinois municipal group wants more local input in COVID-19 management November 17, 2020 7:03 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker has criticized local governments for not enforcing his COVID-19 orders, placing…
Pritzker says budget cuts first with no across-the-board agreement on tax increases November 17, 2020 6:15 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Despite Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-year budget projection announcing the administration will work with lawmakers…
U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree travels through southern Illinois Monday November 16, 2020 5:52 am|The 2020 US Capitol Christmas Tree stopped in Colorado | Courtesy: U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJPF)…
Pritzker downplays special session powers while COVID-19 orders continue, dismisses calls for public oversight hearings November 16, 2020 5:44 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Since there won’t be a fall veto session that was supposed to start Tuesday,…
Illinois reports 10,631 new COVID-19 cases and 72 deaths November 16, 2020 5:35 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Department of Public Health on Sunday reported 10,631 new confirmed and probable…