Illinois VA head quits in wake of COVD-19 outbreak at homes
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The director of Illinois’ Veteran Affairs Department is leaving the post, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Monday. Pritzker said the departure of Linda Chapa LaVia was a “mutual decision” that comes in the wake
Madigan: “I have suspended my campaign for Speaker”
FILE – In this July 26, 2017, file photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) —
Republican Darren Bailey collapses during House session
Illinois State Rep. Darren Bailey, R-Xenia, poses for a picture during the “Million Unmasked March” rally at the Illinois State Capitol, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP) SPRINGFIELD, Ill.
Cops: Chicago shooter who killed 3 posted social media rants
Chicago and Evanston police investigate a crime scene after a gunman went on a shooting spree before being killed by police during a shootout in Evanston, Ill., Saturday night, Jan. 9, 2021. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via
Madigan fight for gavel recalls 1975 Illinois speaker vote
FILE – In this Aug. 28, 2017, file photo, Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, looks out over the floor the Illinois House at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State
Work done on Mississippi River levee’s drain damaged in 2013
GRAND TOWER, Ill. (AP) — Dry weather last summer allowed work to resume to finally finish repairs to a Mississippi River levee damaged in 2013 in southwestern Illinois when a drainage pipe failed, officials say. A year
Pritzker proposes federal tax decoupling to save $200M
FILE – In this Sept. 21, 2020, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday proposed changes in Illinois tax
Illinois GOP congresswoman apologizes for quoting Hitler
CHICAGO (AP) — A freshman Republican congresswoman from downstate Illinois apologized Friday for knowingly quoting Adolf Hitler during a rally outside of the U.S. Capitol this week. Rep. Mary Miller, who was among the Republicans who tried
Two suspects sought in Carbondale armed robbery
CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) — Carbondale police need help locating two people connected to an armed robbery. Police say there responded shortly after 12:00 p.m. Thursday to the 1100 block of East Main Street after a victim reported
Fire destroys Vienna auto delaership
VIENNA, Ill. (WJPF) — A fire destroyed a long-time Ford dealership in Vienna Friday Night. Several fire departments responded to the blaze at Bob Harper Ford. The dealership has served Johnson County and the surrounding area for