Springfield's CWLP Accused of Releasing 700 Tons of Fly Ash: Attorney General Raoul Files Lawsuit
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has filed a lawsuit against City, Water, Light, and Power (CWLP) over a 2021 coal ash release, with an interim order requiring evaluation of the incident and measures to prevent future occurrences.
Illinois State Police Launches Homelessness Guidebook: Aiding Law Enforcement to Tackle Escalating Crisis
Illinois State Police have released a comprehensive guidebook, aimed at enhancing law enforcement response to homelessness, which offers practical community resources, planning tools, training resources, and policy examples to create a safer and more inclusive environment for all residents.
Boone County Clerk Julie Bliss Charged with Theft and Misuse of County Funds in Illinois
An indictment against Boone County Clerk and Recorder Julie Bliss highlights the ethical question marks surrounding the use of government funds. As public servants, elected officials have a moral and legal obligation to act in the best interest of society.
Technical Glitch Plunges 24,000 Students into Uncertainty as Chicago Public School's Admission Testing Melts Down
Technical issues within the testing platform force Chicago Public Schools to postpone crucial admissions tests for selective enrollment high schools, leaving 24,000 students and their families in suspense.
Chicago's Little Village Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Tijuana-Style Cuisine at Taco Sur
As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, a taqueria in Little Village, Chicago, celebrates Tijuana-style cuisine with homemade tortillas and various meat options, including a unique beef birria. Owner Veronica Fabre aims to bring authentic flavors from the border town to the Windy City's food scene.












