Judge orders federal logging project halted in Shawnee National Forest
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Forest Service to suspend a commercial logging project in southern Illinois’ Shawnee National ...
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Illinois state elections board tells DOJ it follows federal law on voting integrity
Illinois asserts state authority in battle over control of federal elections.
Pritzker signs bills designating Emmett Till Day, requiring boater’s liability insurance
July 25 is now officially Emmett Till Day in Illinois. Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation last week codifying the designation ...
Supreme Court allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, based on postmark
In another case, high court’s weed killer ruling likely blocks thousands of lawsuits
‘A home for hope’: Obama Presidential Center christened in grand opening ceremony
Four presidents and countless celebrities attended the ceremonial opening.
IDOT targets young engineering talent with student loan assistance
The program would cover 50 employees and be paid out as a bonus.
How Illinois county clerks are combating election misinformation
Amid lower rates of voter faith, officials say elections are safe and secure — and they’re working to prove it ...
7th Circuit upholds ex-Speaker Madigan’s conviction of bribery, other corruption
A federal appeals court on Monday upheld ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on bribery and other corruption counts.
Former Sangamon County deputy who killed unarmed woman undergoing cancer treatment
Lawyers for Grayson have asked a judge to delay a hearing on his request for a reduction in his 20-year ...
Illinois GOP Senate candidates take stage in first major debate
Don Tracy, Jeannie Evans and Casey Chlebek made their case to flip Dick Durbin’s seat.
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