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No Increase in Young Athletes Cardiac Arrest During Pandemic

CHICAGO -  A new study shows that more athletes did not die suddenly from heart issues during the pandemic.  A six-year study published in...

Mega Millions Jackpot Sits At $197 Million

CHICAGO -  The Mega Millions jackpot sits at 197-million-dollars.   That comes with a cash option of just under 92-million.   On Tuesday, one...

Illinois Corn Official Testifies Before US House Committee on State of Farming

WASHINGTON DC - Illinois farming was in the spotlight at a recent U.S. House Committee on Agriculture hearing in Washington D.C.   Many issues affecting the...

Pritzker’s Budget Proposal Maintains Spending Levels on Abortions

SPRINGFIELD - Reactions are mixed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposal to spend tens of millions of dollars on reproductive health initiatives. The governor’s budget for...

Former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott Confirmed as ICC Chairman

SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois State Senate has confirmed former Rockford Mayor Doug Scott for a five-year term as Chairman of the Illinois Commerce Commission...

Controversial Medical-Aid in Dying Legislation Being Considered in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - Legislation which would make Illinois the 11th state in the country to allow medical-aid in dying is facing a stiff challenge.  A...

Durbin Calls for Repeal of Section 230 to Address Fentanyl Sales on Social Media

WASHINGTON — Senator Dick Durbin called for stronger accountability from social media companies during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting on the HALT Fentanyl Act....

Illinois Legislation Moves Forward to Recognize Agriculture Courses for High School Vocational Education Requirements

SPRINGFIELD - Legislation is advancing in Springfield that would allow agriculture courses to qualify for vocational education requirements for high school students. State Sen....

Stillman Valley Man Charged With Sexual Assault of a Child

STILLMAN VALLEY - A 24-year-old Stillman Valley man is facing charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. The Ogle County Sheriff’s Office...

Sycamore Woman Arrested on Child Battery Charges

SYCAMORE - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested 38-year-old Christine R. Wilkinson on Monday following an investigation into suspected child abuse reported by DCFS...