State Rep accused of sexual harassment, office drug use by former staffer
(The Center Square) – State Rep. Amy Murri Briel, D-Ottawa, is the latest lawmaker subject to allegations of ethics violations…
Maryland ruling may impact new Illinois taxes
(The Center Square) – A court ruling in Maryland may have implications for a trio of new taxes in Illinois. …
Illinois quick hits: Cook County property tax bills rise
Cook County property tax bills to rise …
County Board Awards $94,888 Historic Courthouse Boiler Contract on Sole Bid
Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to award a $94,888 contract to Henson Robinson Company of Springfield…
Deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey dies in first year of sentence
(The Center Square) – Former Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson died Sunday while serving a 20-year prison sentence for…
Lawmaker: Tyson closure shows Illinois is losing jobs to other states
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema says Tyson Foods’ decision to close its Joslin beef processing plant…
Litchfield Backs $1.48 Million Grant Bid for Third Phase of Water Main Work
Article Summary: The Litchfield City Council unanimously approved a resolution of support for a $1,482,809 Community Development Block Grant application…
Litchfield Pool Season Ends Aug. 9; High Dive Out of Service
Article Summary: The park district’s 2026 pool season closes at the end of business Sunday, Aug. 9, and the high…
County Board Approves Coal Fund Vouchers Including $173,712 Payment
Article Summary: The Montgomery County Board voted unanimously Tuesday to pay 10 vouchers from its coal royalty fund, a list…
Judge clears tracks for trucker class action against Union Pacific
(Legal Newsline) — A federal judge has cleared the way for potentially more than 22,000 truck drivers to move ahead…
Bailey campaign says sex offender money will go to charity
(The Center Square) – Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey denied being aware of or having met a sex offender who…
Report: Illinois tops nation in debt ratio
(The Center Square) – According to a new report on financial red flags, Illinois has a higher debt ratio than…