SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced that Illinois will launch a statewide Blue Envelope Program, following the recent signing of legislation into law. The new voluntary program is designed to improve communication and reduce stress during traffic stops for drivers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) while providing law enforcement with a simple tool to enhance safety and understanding. The Blue Envelope Program will be administered by the Secretary
Cheap Trick has added more dates to their All Washed Up Tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band has extended their tour through November, with new dates starting Nov.…
The Trump administration continues to pretend migrants don’t have due process rights. It does this despite racking up nearly 10,000 rulings to the contrary — losing in roughly 90% of the petitions brought by ICE detainees. While the Fifth Circuit continues to play coy about the 14th Amendment’s existence, the rest of nation’s courts have […]
GODFREY – A Godfrey man faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly driving under the influence in Godfrey on a motorcycle now seized by Madison County prosecutors. Miguel C. Luna Jr., 37, of Godfrey, was charged on July 9, 2026 with one count each of aggravated driving while under the influence (a Class 4 felony) and driving while license is revoked (a Class A misdemeanor). Luna allegedly drove a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on West Delmar Avenue in Godfrey while under the influence
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JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Post 492 Junior Legion team is state-bound after a big 2-1 victory over Galesburg . Jerseyville won the Department of Illinois American Legion 3rd Division Junior Legion Tournament in Galesburg, defeating Galesburg 2-1 in the division title game and advancing to this weekend’s state title tournament in Carol Stream, Illinois. The Jerseyville Post 492 boys are the Sparklight Male Athletes of the Month for Jersey. The team is a Junior Legion squad for
Carlos Santana, Patti Smith and Phil Lesh are among the artists contributing essays to a new photo book about American jazz saxophonist John Coltrane.Coltrane: The Definitive Visual Celebration of the…
WASHINGTON — Mass voter challenges are likely to occur in the 2026 midterm elections, the Brennan Center for Justice warned Tuesday, with the potential to “undermine the democratic process.” President Donald Trump and the Republican Party have been laying the groundwork for questioning the election process in state after state, as Trump has made “election […]
NORMAL - It’s already Back to School time, as youngsters prepare to head back to the classrooms. When they get there, it’s a good chance that they may have a teacher from Illinois State. Overall, one of six teachers in the state of Illinois hold a degree from ISU. At least one ISU graduate is employed in 87 percent of the public school districts in Illinois. Founded as the state’s first public institution of higher learning in 1857, ISU was a “normal school,”
Courtney Hamby and her husband spend close to $6,000 per year for their daughter Ellie’s cheer and tumbling classes, competition fees and uniforms. That doesn’t include their travel expenses for multiple out-of-town competitions, including hotel rooms, gas, meals, and sometimes even flights. “This should be something that everyone gets to play, and it shouldn’t be […]
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