Illinois bill bars dangerous dog adoptions, forces behavior disclosures
(The Center Square) – An Illinois proposal would require shelters and rescues to register pet microchips in a national database…
Illinois Quick Hits: Anti-abortion rally going on in Springfield
(The Center Square) – Opponents of abortion are rallying at the Illinois State Capitol. …
Chloe Law’s Hat Trick, Reid’s Shutout Propel Litchfield Soccer Past Roxana, 5-0
Senior Chloe Law delivered a dominant three-goal performance to secure a hat trick as the Litchfield varsity soccer team cruised…
Patient Approach and Strong Pitching Power Litchfield Past Lebanon 9-1
The Litchfield varsity baseball team used a combination of dominant pitching and extreme patience at the plate to secure a…
Mielke Strikes Out 11, Litchfield Uses Late Rally to Defeat New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly 3-1
A dominant pitching performance by Alexis Mielke and a clutch sixth-inning rally propelled the Litchfield varsity softball team to a…
Illinois lawmakers push $20M grant for after‑school programs hit by fed cut
(The Center Square) – A state House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee heard testimony on a pair of bills poised to…
Illinois quick hits: Illinois lottery player wins $536 million
Illinois lottery player wins $536 million …
Illinois home prices surge, available units in short supply
(The Center Square) – With home prices across the state up by 49% since 2019, Illinois Policy Institute’s LyLena Estabine…
GOP candidate counters congressman’s criticism on ethanol vote
(The Center Square) – An Illinois Republican challenging for the state’s 17th Congressional District is pushing back after Democratic Rep.…
Lawmakers push bills to close loopholes, increase penalties for child sex offenders
(The Center Square) – A state senator and former prosecutor says it is time to change Illinois law that allows…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield City Council for March 5, 2026
Litchfield City Council Meeting | March 5, 2026 The Litchfield City Council met for its regular open session on Thursday,…
Litchfield Commits $60,895 for Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project on Tyler and State Streets
Litchfield City Council Meeting | March 5, 2026 Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council authorized a joint funding agreement with…