State Rep. Brad Halbrook, a Republican representing Illinois’ 102nd House District, said the state’s leadership is responsible for the Trump administration’s freeze of billions in federal child care and social services funding, not the federal government.
A recent review of Illinois government oversight reports has highlighted a case involving Stacey Kidd, a former Human Resource Representative for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).
Illinois state auditors have reported that 1,328 adults were enrolled in the “All Kids Health Insurance” program, resulting in $1,192,008 being spent on individuals who were above the age limit…
HSHS St. Anthony’s Memorial Hospital announced the birth of its first baby of 2026.
Horizon Health has announced that registration is now open for its annual Wear Red event, which will take place on Friday, February 9.
Jill Hoyt has been named the January Employee of the Month at Clay County Hospital.
On January 2, 2026, the CRIS Rural Mass Transit District announced it would discontinue all services in Ford, Iroquois, and Vermilion Counties and dissolve the district.
The CRIS Rural Mass Transit District (CRIS MTD) board has decided to halt all operations and dissolve the district, according to a recent article.
The investigation into alleged official misconduct involving the Dolson Township Supervisor and the township clerk, who is also his wife, is ongoing in Clark County.
Clark County taxpayers may see a reduction in their tax bills after the Clark County Park District, also known as Mill Creek, failed to submit its annual tax levy to…
The Livingston/Ford/Iroquois County Rural Transit Committee met recently to address the status of the CRIS Rural Mass Transit District after its announcement regarding ceasing operations and dissolution.
Rep. Adam Niemerg has voiced his opposition to legislation that expands state-funded college aid to undocumented immigrants in Illinois.
The Twitter account #GoKnights announced an upcoming boys basketball game against Meridian and promoted a freshman orientation event for incoming students on January 7th.
#GoKnights shared updates on January 7, 2026 about a high school basketball game and a freshman orientation event for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School.
Adam Niemerg, Republican representative for Illinois’ 102nd District since 2023, criticized immigration policy and questioned state spending decisions in a series of posts dated January 5-7, 2026.
State Representative Chris Miller has raised concerns about increasing violent crime on Chicago’s public transit system.
#GoKnights shared reminders about an upcoming freshman orientation on January 7 along with updates on varsity girls’ and F/S boys’ basketball games.
The investigation into the residency of the Murdock Township Highway Commissioner appears to have concluded.
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School’s #GoKnights Twitter account posted announcements for freshman orientation and athletic events in early January.
State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) has announced the continuation of his “Satellite Office Hours” program for 2026.
A federal civil rights lawsuit has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois against several officials and entities associated with Orland Township.
Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser is seeking appointment to a judicial seat that will become vacant after Judge Kevin Busch retires at the end of January 2026, according to…
Shelby County State’s Attorney Ruth Woolery is facing a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for allegedly denying access to public records.
The CRIS Mass Transit District, based in Danville, Illinois, is dissolving as of today.
JB Pritzker, the governor of Illinois, has signed nearly 300 bills into law in 2025.
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