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Audit of new city grant program finds many inconsistencies
District isn't happy about the overall report. There is progress in some areas. It's a place to start.
City awards grants to three organizations serving youth
Union officers and command staff to receive raises, bonuses
State's Attorney Dan Wright chosen to be newest associate judge; John Milhiser nominated to fill vacancy
Bernal drives colorful Cassandro In lucha libre (Mexican professional wrestling), an exotico is a male fighter who performs in drag. This is an outsized entertainer...
Get ready, Springfield. Hundreds of street machines, muscle cars and hot rods will rumble into the heart of the capital city starting Friday. They will...
Plan ahead, prep at home, enjoy
Nostalgia makes for lousy public policy. When I was in high school, my best friend's dad was outraged that the state of Illinois mandated that...
New pretrial systems are in place, but outcomes still uncertain
The $67 million, 95-acre indoor and outdoor youth sports park on Sp...
Construction to start for a $67 million sports complex opening in 2025
Catholic students will lose subsidies if parents don't attend regularly
The recent derecho has many people paying more attention to tree health and maintenance, and Fall Home & Garden has tips on how to be...
Invest In Kids Scholarship program will expire without action during fall veto session