State sues Franklin County mine over use of toxic foam to control fire
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois attorney general is accusing a coal mine operator of polluting the area with toxic foam to try to stop an underground fire. “Exposure to such chemicals can cause long-lasting
Illinois Congressman Sean Casten tests positive for COVID-19
CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Illinois has tested positive for a breakthrough case of COVID-19, according to his office. The suburban Chicago Democrat’s office released a statement Saturday saying Casten was fully vaccinated
Program to help low-income Illinoisans extended a year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Low-income taxpayers across Illinois who have outstanding fines won’t have money taken from their their state income tax returns, officials announced. Recognizing that the COVID-19 pandemic has made things tougher financially for
Parts of Cakokia Mounds to close for $5M improvement project
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Portions of the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in southern Illinois will close March 1 as work begins on a $5 million project. The work, which includes replacing the roof, lighting and fire