31-foot Lincoln statue to make Springfield debut this week

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A 31-foot tall statue of Abraham Lincoln will make its debut this week in Springfield after stops in Chicago and Peoria. The (Springfield) State Journal-Register reports the 19-ton sculpture named “Return Visit” will

Chicago public health department confirms measles case

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago health officials say they’ve confirmed a measles case and are working to contact those who may have been exposed to the infection. The Chicago Department of Public Health said Saturday they confirmed the

Committee to find next head of Southern Illinois University

CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — A 27-person committee has been formed to find the next president of Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. SIU has been without a president since Randy Dunn resigned in July amid controversy over improper