CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Police Department has released the funeral arrangements for two officers who were fatally struck by a commuter train while investigating reported gunshots on the city’s far South Side. The department says Officer Conrad Gary’s wake will be Thursday, ...Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Illinois’ population shrunk by more than 45,000 over the 12 months ending July 1. The estimates released Wednesday show that loss was more than any other state except New York, which lost more than 48,000 people. The estimates have Illinois ...Read more
SAVANNA – A northwest Illinois man is charged with felony possession of child pornography. According to the Illinois State Police, an investigation began in late August after receiving a cyber-tip through the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children through the Illinois Attorney ...Read more
CHICAGO – More Americans plan on hitting the road this holiday season. The American Automobile Association expects over 100 million people to drive to their destinations with cheaper gas prices fueling their decision. The national gas price average of $2.37 a gallon is the cheapest price ...Read more
STREATOR – Streator Township High School will be seeking bids next year for their auditorium renovations project. Green Associates Architects announced on Tuesday during the school board meeting that after 60 completed designs and plans for the vintage themed auditorium, they are 90% of the ...Read more
STREATOR – Nicotine will be added to the list of drugs Streator Township High School will be testing for soon. In a board meeting Tuesday, it was agreed upon to update the high school’s list of drugs tested for in student interscholastic activities, adding nicotine to current testing ...Read more
AURORA, Ill. (AP) — A suburban Chicago police department is testing a new device that restrains suspects by shooting a Kevlar rope that wraps tightly around the person’s body. Officers from the Aurora police department are trying out the hand-held device, which is considered an ...Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — Critics of a criminal justice bill in the Senate are making a final push to amend the legislation in a way that could kill its prospects. The Senate voted 82-12 Monday evening to advance the bill, which gives judges more discretion when sentencing some drug offenders and ...Read more
DEKALB – The DeKalb Police Department is warning residents about package thieves. They stated on social media on Monday that they have had investigated several thefts regarding packages that were stolen from the front of homes. They were left unattended by delivery agencies at various ...Read more
BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois High School Association approved eleven amendment proposals in the annual by-law referendum. Some major proposals included implementing a district scheduling system for football. According to IHSA, the football scheduling system would involve a 9-week regular ...Read more
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