DHS disputes report on immigration enforcement impact
(The Center Square) – University of Illinois Chicago researchers say heightened federal immigration enforcement corresponded with about $1.26 billion in…
Illinois Quick Hits: Pritzker to speak in Texas as anti-Trump PAC launches
(The Center Square) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is scheduled to join Texas Democrats at a press conference in Dallas…
Legislative Inspector General out after complaints of investigation practices
(The Center Square) – The position of Legislative Inspector General will be vacant, according to an announcement made Tuesday. …
Deaf inmate sues over phone access
(The Center Square) – A deaf inmate has filed a federal lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Corrections, claiming that…
Report: States ranked on pro-worker policies
(The Center Square) – A Pennsylvania-based free market think tank released its latest report grading state public sector labor laws…
Mother Charged With First-Degree Murder in Frankfort Toddler’s Death
Article Summary: A 40-year-old Frankfort woman has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder in the death of her…
Fire Destroys Frankfort Home on Rosewood Court; Two Displaced
Article Summary: A two-story home in the 20000 block of Rosewood Court was destroyed by fire Aug. 11, and two…
Woman Killed, Man Wounded in Lockport Township Shooting, Sheriff’s Office Says
Article Summary: A 31-year-old woman was killed and an adult man was wounded in a shooting outside a home in…
Eight Masked Offenders Rob Peotone Travel Center, Damage Gaming Machines
Article Summary: Eight masked offenders entered the Peotone Travel Center early in the morning, damaged six video gaming machines and…
Lightning Strike Ignites Frankfort House Fire; Juvenile Occupant Escapes Unhurt
Article Summary: The Frankfort Fire Protection District says a lightning strike to a chimney caused a house fire on the…
Monee Gaming Machine Burglary Spurs Flock Alert, Peotone Response
Article Summary: Three masked offenders broke into gaming machines at a Monee convenience store while it was open with employees…
Crews Battle Barn Fire in Monee; No Injuries, All Livestock Safe
Article Summary: The Monee Fire Protection District responded to a working barn fire in which crews deployed two hose lines…