ILLINOIS - As the race to the Illinois primary heats up, comptroller candidate Holly Kim shared more about her philosophy that it’s important to help the working class. The primary is scheduled for March 17, 2026, and Kim (D) is eager to use her background as a village trustee, township trustee, and county treasurer in the comptroller’s role. She explained that she is interested in helping the working class because she has experienced hardship herself, and she encourages Illinois
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 24 states, asked the U.S. Court of International Trade to rule in the states’ favor and block implementation of President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. Raoul and the coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the tariffs earlier this month. “Despite our clear and decisive Supreme Court win in our first illegal tariffs lawsuit,
The power of the latest generation of AI systems is such that previously impractical applications are not just possible, but scalable. For example, moving beyond basic early AI text translation tools, it is now possible to use live translation to communicate in another language in real time. For many people that will be a real […]
Rush is celebrating the release of the deluxe edition of their 10th studio album, 1984's Grace Under Pressure, with the release of a classic concert.The band has just debuted a…
GODREY – The scholarship application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year at Lewis and Clark Community College is fast approaching. “With nearly 250 scholarships totaling about $750,000, Lewis and Clark is committed to ensuring that students have the tools to navigate their educational journey,” said Debby Edelman, Director of Development for the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation. Nearly half of the awards cover full tuition and fees, removing financial
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation (CST) Aviation Subcommittee—today called on the Inspectors General (IGs) of the U.S. Departments of Transportation (DOT), Defense (DOD) and Homeland Security (DHS) to launch a joint investigation into the Trump Administration’s unacceptable missteps and failed interagency coordination that resulted in chaotic airspace closures in El Paso and Fort Hancock,
KANKAKEE COUNTY – Governor Pritzker visited the communities of Kankakee and Aroma Park this afternoon to assess the damage done by the significant storms that hit the state Tuesday night. During the visit, the Governor received briefings from Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) leadership, local officials, and emergency responders on the ground detailing the extent of the injuries suffered and the damage inflicted. “My thoughts are wit
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ),Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) in following up on their demand that Republican Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) ensure the relevant committees of jurisdiction in the Senate hold immediate public hearings on the Trump-Vance Administration’s ongoing unconstitutional war in Iran. This follows the Senators’ filing
The Kirkwood City Council has approved the sale of long-vacant baseball and softball fields to a youth soccer organization, a move that could transform the site into a youth soccer complex.
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that improvements at the intersection of Illinois 161 and Illinois 158 in St. Clair County will require daily lane closures beginning Tuesday, March 17, weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while
On March 4, 2026, shortly before 3:30pm, the US Marshals were assisting the SLMPD related to an ongoing search for a homicide suspect in the 5800 block of Wilson Avenue at the Red Roof Inn.
Federal prosecutors asked a judge to impose strict conditions because the inspector, Adebanjo "Banjo" Popoola, hadn't been fully honest with federal pretrial services officers.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.(WCIA) — Illinois lawmakers said they’re hearing complaints from residents who report that commercials on streaming services can be louder than the shows or movies they’re watching. Now, a proposal in the Illinois Senate aims to address that issue. Illinois Senate Bill 3222 (SB3222), sponsored by State Sen. Doris Turner (D-Springfield), would require streaming [...]
ASIA has just released their new live album, ASIA – Live in England, and to coincide with the release they’ve shared a new live performance video.The latest video is for…
CHICAGO — Southwest Airlines has announced that it will discontinue service to O’Hare Airport this year. Southwest announced Friday that it would be discontinuing service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on June 4. A spokesperson for the airline said that the decision was made as part of its ongoing efforts to refine its network. According to Southwest, [...]
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