House approves divestment in Russia over Ukraine war

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois House on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation to penalize Russia for its war in Ukraine. The legislation sponsored by Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, a Chicago Democrat, directs state pension funds to eliminate any investments in

Pritzker: Group’s ad attacking Irvin is ‘telling the truth’

By JOHN O’CONNOR for the Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday defended a television ad paid for by the Democratic Governors Association that attacks one of the Republican challengers for governor as “simply telling the

Judge dismisses charges for duck boat tragedy

GALENA, Mo. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday dismissed criminal charges against three men prosecuted after a tourist boat sank and killed 17 people during a 2018 Missouri storm. The boat was swamped by waves caused by

Volunteers sought to help clean up battlefields across state

  FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Volunteers are being sought to help with maintenance and restoration at 10 Kentucky battlefields and historic sites. American Battlefield Trust will hold its annual Park Day for volunteers on April 9, the organization said