Illinois Democrats, GOP condemn former Minnesota speaker’s assassination, wounding of 2nd lawmaker

(25News Now) - Democrats and Republicans alike said they are horrified by the shootings early Saturday of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were murdered at their home. A few miles away, …

Urbana, Danville among Illinois cities with ‘No Kings’ rallies

URBANA and DANVILLE, IL (Chambana Today) – Hundreds of protests took place on Saturday, June 14, the same day that a massive military parade, estimated to cost $40 million dollars, took place in Washington D.C. The parade coincides with the U.S. Army’s …

'No Kings' protests flood central Illinois streets

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — As part of a country-wide movement, protestors in Springfield and Decatur brought out their signs and took to the streets for a 'No Kings' rally. These are opponents of President Donald Trumps agenda, following days of of …

Libertyville defeats McHenry: Score, live updates of Illinois Class 4 high school baseball championship game

Saturday night, two teams are left standing in the Illinois High School Association's Class 4 high school baseball championship game.  Libertyville takes on McHenry in a matchup of two teams seeking to win its first-ever state title. The game will be …

Illinois Enhances ALPR Data Protections to Prevent Misuse by Out-of-State Authorities

Illinois officials are stepping up protections on automatic license plate reader, or ALPR, data after reports surfaced that Texas police improperly accessed the network to track a woman over an abortion-related case. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias …

Join the Illinois Turkey Brood Survey to Help Monitor Wildlife Trends

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers to participate in its annual wild turkey brood surveys this summer. Throughout June, July, and August, citizen scientists are asked to report sightings of both adult and young turkeys. The …

Illinois Senator Arellano Jr. Calls for Reform Following Madigan Sentencing for Corruption

Dixon, IL – State Senator Arellano, Jr (R-Dixon) has released the following statement regarding the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Justice was finally delivered in Illinois today. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan has been …

Senator Neil Anderson Calls for Action Against Illinois Corruption Following Madigan Sentencing

Andalusia, IL – State Senator Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) has released the following statement regarding the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan: “Michael Madigan was the kingpin of Illinois corruption. A political mob boss who used power to …

Illinois Ramps Up Awareness Efforts to Protect Seniors

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison and Fined $2.5M After Corruption Case

NEED TO KNOW Michael Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison and fined $2.5 million on June 13 in a corruption case The former Illinois House speaker was convicted of using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal …