Illinois Quick Hits: McIntyre back as inspector general for DCFS
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has reappointed Ann McIntyre to continue serving as inspector general for the Illinois…
Lawmakers discuss budget, spending, tax credits as Illinois Senate returns
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Senate Appropriations Committee chair says greater federal scrutiny of state government spending will not…
IL lawmakers push discount drug legislation to prevent restricted access
(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are pushing an amendment to ban restrictions or interference with a federal discount drug…
Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting to Focus on Cattle Markets and Soil Health
Article Summary: The annual Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting is scheduled for February 10 in Taylorville, offering producers updates on…
Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate ends year at record high levels
(The Center Square) – Wirepoints Executive Editor Mark Glennon warns Chicago’s dwindling business community could be riding into high-gear after…
Ex-Illinois candidate sides with Vance after Duckworth–Rubio clash
(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, is facing fresh criticism after Vice President J.D. Vance likened her…
Illinois Quick Hits: Judge rules Cook County misspent $243M
(The Center Square) – A circuit court judge has ruled that Cook County spent $243 million in violation of the…
Montgomery Sheriff Donation
On behalf of the Cahokia Creek Dirt Riders, Steve Pickerill presented Sheriff Holshouser with a donation to the Montgomery County…
Principals Highlight “Success Days” and Data-Driven Incentives
Litchfield CUSD #12 Meeting | January 20, 2026 Article Summary: Litchfield school principals presented updates to the Board of Education…
Ice Rescue Training
Litchfield Fire personnel practiced ice rescue techniques at Walton Park last week. Residents are reminded that frozen bodies of water…
Chicago FOP boss: Mayor’s ICE on Notice order is ‘piece of toilet paper’
(The Center Square) – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order directing members of the city’s police department…
Loaner Fire Engine
Litchfield Fire Department has a loaner fire engine one of the engines is out for an emergency repair. Firefighters ensured…