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Longtime Illinois Auditor General Bill Holland dead at 72
William G. "Bill" Holland, who served as Illinois Auditor General for 23 years in a public service career that spanned four decades, died at his home in Seattle on Saturday. He was 72. According to an obituary supplied by the family, Holland had been diagnosed with colon cancer. ...
Illinoisans Returning from Funeral Say They Saw a ‘Walking Wolf’
Have you ever seen something strange driving at night in Illinois? If you've ever driven anywhere at night especially in rural Illinois, that's almost certainly a yes. One Illinois couple who were returning from a funeral had a strange experience as they swear they saw what they describe as a 'walking wolf'.
Illinois State Superintendent Tony Sanders talks about what’s next for schools after federal COVID-19 relief funds end in the fall
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest education news.Some Illinois schools will likely experience major shifts this school year as federal COVID relief funds end, district budgets get tighter, and students continue to recover from school disruptions during the height of the pandemic.State Superintendent Tony Sanders, who transitioned from district superintendent of Elgin’s U-46 to state superintendent in 2023, oversees education policies that will impact almost two million students across the state.Chalkbeat Chicago sat down with Sanders to talk about what’s next for the state board after COVID relief funds end in September,...
Illinois Man Sentenced For 2022 Murder In Dubuque
An Illinois man has received the mandatory sentence of life in prison without parole for 2022 murder in Dubuque. Yesterday 32-year old Keywani Evans was in Dubuque County District Court to hear the judge pronounce the sentencing. In May, a jury found Evans guilty of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery...
Indiana Train Hosting Christmas Themed Murder Mystery Train Ride
When I was a kid my favorite board game was Clue so it's no surprise that now as an adult I love a good murder mystery. If there's a book, movie, or board game that has a "whodunnit" angle, I am IN. I've always thought it would be so much fun to attend a murder mystery-themed event, and this one even takes place aboard a real train!
This Bear Tried to Break into Scott Air Force Base in Illinois
I had no idea that black bears had military aspirations, but that's apparently the case for one of these creatures currently touring Illinois as he reportedly tried to break into Scott Air Force Base. It's no secret that bears have suddenly become a common sight in southern Illinois as there...
Pelican Cove Wraps Up Season This Weekend
(Robinson) – Summer is winding down and the Robinson Park and Recreation Department has announced the closing date for Pelican Cove. According to Park and Recreation Superintendent, Tyson Murray, Pelican Cove’s last day will be August 18th. Murray says after the 18th, Pelican Cove will only be open on the weekends depending on lifeguard availability. The last “Wet Wednesday” will be this Wednesday, August 14th. Murray also says carnival rides have started to arrive at the Robinson City Park ahead of this weekend’s “End of Summer Carnival.”
Sangamon Co. Board Member wants voters to weigh in on recall power
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — There is only one office in all of Illinois politics that voters hold recall power over, and that is the Governor. Sangamon County Board Member Sam Cahnman wants voters in Sangamon County to weigh in on whether recall should be a tool for other offices, too. Cahnman wants the question to […]
Former John Deere Employees Consider Suing for Wrongful Termination
(Moline, IL) Former John Deere employees in the Midwest might sue the company for alleged wrongful termination. Attorney Megan Bonanni that Ford and John Deere used the same consulting firm to craft a layoff strategy. The Michigan firm represented former Ford employees who sued the automaker, claiming age discrimination was...
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