Danville’s new abortion restriction could trigger a legal showdown
The vote for abortion access restrictions in Danville was tied by city council 7 to 7. Mayor Rickey Williams, Jr. broke the tie by voting for restrictions.
Rantoul village trustees will vote on cannabis craft grower proposal
The Rantoul Village Board has agreed to vote next week on whether to allow a cannabis growing operation to open in the village. Rantoul trustees agreed to take the vote after hearing a new presentation Tuesday night from Blake Schilb.
UPDATED: ‘ComEd Four’ found guilty on all counts in bribery trial tied to ex-Speaker Madigan
Jurors deliberated for 27 hours over five days.
217 Today: Schools suffer shortage of psychologists during youth mental health crisis
Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Today’s headlines: Two dozen employees in the Illinois House Speaker’s office are demanding voluntary union recognition, but the Speaker’s office isn’t giving it. Some Chicago-area gun shop owners said sales are up after Illinois’ ban on assault-style firearms was blocked by a southern district judge last week. On Tuesday, a Chicago…