Articles filed under Illinois
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Ice storm warning for northern Illinois, parts of IndianaFeb 05, 2019 6:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The National Weather Service says an ice storm sweeping across northern Illinois is expected to end earlier than expected. Meteorologists forecast the sto...
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Illinois man claims $1M Mega Millions prize in IowaFeb 05, 2019 6:00 am - COLFAX, Iowa (AP) - An Illinois man who bought a Mega Millions ticket in central Iowa's Jasper County has claimed a $1 million prize. Iowa Lottery officials say 60-year-...
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Freeport man charged after 2 men killed in bar shootingFeb 04, 2019 6:00 am - CEDARVILLE, Ill. (AP) - A northern Illinois man has been charged with murder in the fatal shootings of two men at a Cedarville bar. Stephenson's County sheriff's officia...
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Health officials request funds to counteract lead poisoningFeb 04, 2019 6:00 am - CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) - Illinois health officials are requesting about $5 million more from the state to implement new rules aimed at identifying and caring for children...
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Grand jury indicts 2 in fire that killed 2 childrenFeb 04, 2019 6:00 am - QUINCY, Ill. (AP) - Two western Illinois residents have been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and endangering the life of a child charges in the death of two childre...
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Illinois Catholic Bishops oppose marijuana legalizationFeb 04, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois' Roman Catholic bishops have taken a stand against legalizing recreational use of marijuana. The six bishops issued a statement Monday ...
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State seeks partners for summer meals program in 33 countiesFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois officials are looking for partners to help provide meals to children in low-income areas over the summer when school isn't in session. ...
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Illinois medical equipment maker expanding in MississippiFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - CLEVELAND, Miss. (AP) - Medical equipment maker Baxter International is expanding a Mississippi Delta plant, with plans to add 50 to 100 new employees in about two years...
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UI considers how to protect faculty from trollingFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - URBANA, Ill. (AP) - The University of Illinois is looking for ways to protect faculty members from disruptive students who take online trolling into the classroom. The i...
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EXCHANGE: Craft brewery scene grows in SpringfieldFeb 03, 2019 6:00 am - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - When Casey Conn and his family opened Obed and Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery in 2012, they had no idea if it was a concept that would take off...