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Will Chicago Ever be Ready for Reform or Will Corruption Continue to Reign?
Not so long as the political machine kept in place by aldermanic perogative is kept in place. Chicago’s political landscape is steeped in history, a city where power, politics, and corruption have long coexisted. The city’s political machine, once spearheaded by the Daley dynasty, has shaped Chicago’s governance and has been a source of both pride and scandal. This article delves into the intricate web of corruption, patronage, and power that has defined Chicago’s political machine, drawing on key events and figures that have left an indelible mark on the city.
Battle for Brayden raises money for student recovering from car crash
HIGHLAND, Ill. — The community rallied together for a Metro East teen on Saturday who was involved in a car crash in February and has not yet recovered. The fundraiser "Battle for Brayden" lasted the entire day. The goal is simply to help his family cover medical bills. The...
Players run off the field during 'scary' incident at Illinois high school football game
A high school football game in Illinois was postponed after a fight broke out in the crowd, leading to a stampede of fans and players running to safety. Players from Auburn High School and Harlem High School ran off the field as spectators ran from the stands to their cars in the parking...
Who is the next athlete of the week in the Springfield area?
Here are the nominees for the State Journal-Register's athlete of the week. The poll closes at noon on Friday. Pana's Cash Lynch won last week's poll with 1,589 votes while Nokomis' Kinley Stolte was a close second with 1,571 votes. ...
#1 Reason Back-to-School Season is the Best Time of Year in Illinois
There's nothing better than going to the store on a Tuesday, in the middle of the day, and not seeing a single child in sight. Maybe that's just me, but boy is it nice!. It honestly feels like summer just started, but now we're headed into the new school year. Oh, how time passes us by!
41 Animals Rescued After an Illinois Shelter Suddenly Closed Down
It's true that times are challenging for businesses and that's also the situation for many volunteer organizations that are caring for others. 41 animals in Illinois had to be rescued recently when the shelter they were in suddenly had to close down. Fox 32 in Chicago just shared this story...
Why Illinois is About to Be Invaded by Thousands Fleeing Florida
I was under the impression that Florida was one of the top destinations for people fleeing other states. Apparently, I had that backwards as there is new evidence showing that there is currently an exodus happening from the Sunshine State and many are heading directly toward Illinois. The Daily Mail...
Will Iowa And Illinois Clocks Both “Fall Back” This Year?
We're headed into that time of year. It's about to start getting darker earlier outside as we prepare for daylight saving time to end on November 3rd. Then for several months, until Spring, we'll feel like we live in a snowy, dark bubble. But not every state is signing on...
Advocates Seek Mandatory Training for Illinois Judges, Attorneys on Legal Needs of LGBTQ+ People
Illinois advocates for LBGTQ+ rights are pushing for the state’s high court to mandate that all lawyers, judges and other court personnel, such as clerks and security staff, be trained on be the legal needs of LBGTQ+ people. Critics, however, say the call for inclusivity training is exclusionary. A...
Who has the best pizza? NJ, CT governors cook up debate
What state has the best pizza? Is it Illinois, New York, New Jersey?. Well, Connecticut Gov. Ned LaMont is heating up opinions with his latest post from X — including from Gov. Phil Murphy. LaMont announced the newest road signs to welcome people to Nutmeg State, including one sign...
Here’s When Illinois Fall Colors Will Be Best, Say The Experts
Over the past week or so, we've been getting a small taste of what fall feels like, especially at night. When the calendar flips over into September like it just did, we all know it's just a matter of time before the leaves on trees throughout Northern Illinois start to make that colorful change.
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