Illinois lawmaker welcomes possible Marine deployment after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker praised as a “win” a U.S. Supreme Court ruling temporarily preventing President…
White business owners are biggest share of Illinois’ diversity-preferred contract group
(The Center Square) – Illinois' initiative to boost the amount of state contract money it awards to businesses owned by…
Filings delayed in convicted ex-Illinois House speaker’s appeal
(The Center Square) – While former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan spends the final days of 2025 behind bars, the…
IL rep: As if Bears ‘had a plan to rob the bank’ before considering Indiana
(The Center Square) – The Illinois state rep whose district includes Soldier Field says the Chicago Bears are bluffing by…
County Committee Backs Circuit Clerk Contract; Wages Discussed for Sheriff’s Office Union
Montgomery County Development & Personnel Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: The Development & Personnel Committee has recommended a new…
Probation Office Eyes Move to North Main Street; 127 N. Main Proposed for Purchase
Montgomery County Buildings & Grounds Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: To address overcrowding and confidentiality concerns in the courthouse…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12 for December 16, 2025
Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12 Meeting | December 16, 2025 The Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Litchfield City Council for December 18, 2025
Litchfield City Council Meeting | December 18, 2025 The Litchfield City Council met on Thursday, December 18, 2025, for its…
County Finance Committee Tightens Leash on Coal Fund Spending Following “Voucher” Issue
Montgomery County Finance Committee | November Meeting Article Summary: After department heads spent unbudgeted money from the Coal Fund during…
Board Expels Student for Remainder of School Year
Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12 Meeting | December 16, 2025 Article Summary: Following a closed session disciplinary hearing,…
Council Approves 2025 Tax Levy; Tax Rate Expected to Decrease
Litchfield City Council Meeting | December 18, 2025 Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council unanimously approved a $1.8 million tax…
Pop Culture Club Granted Permission for Kansas City Comic Con Trip
Litchfield Community Unit School District No. 12 Meeting | December 16, 2025 Article Summary: The Litchfield School Board approved an…