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…
Everyday Economics: Existing home sales report may be noisy. Inflation will shape outlook
This week’s economic calendar includes several important housing reports, including existing home sales, housing starts, and building permits. But the…
Illinois lawmakers weigh options to change rising property tax structure
(The Center Square) – Republican state Rep. Joe Sosnowski has filed legislation he hopes will make life easier on Illinois…
Texodus: At least 12 Texas members of Congress won’t be returning next year
Twelve members of Texas’ congressional delegation elected in 2024 won’t be returning to office next year. Eleven are incumbents; one…