Judge rips Blagojevich’s ‘publicity stunt’ bid to get court’s approval to run for office again
In opinion quoting Dr. Seuss, judge tells ex-governor case ‘never should have been filed.’
Syphilis cases are rising in babies. Illinois has a potential solution
The number of newborns born with syphilis – a serious sexually transmitted infection – has skyrocketed 755% from 2012 to 2021. These babies have congenital syphilis, which is when the infection is passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.
UIUC students celebrate Illini men’s basketball win in NCAA tournament opener
Crowds gathered on campus and at bars across Campustown in Champaign to watch the University of Illinois Fighting Illini face off with the Morehead State Eagles on Thursday for the NCAA tournament opener. The No. 3 Illini beat the No. 14 Eagles 85-to-69 in the team’s first match-up of the March Madness season. Holly Handschuh,…
13th Congressional Dist. Candidate claims victory with nearly all votes counted
West Point graduate Joshua Loyd, who won the Republican primary in the 13th Congressional District, is looking forward to challenging first-time Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski in November. Loyd, an entrepreneur residing in Virden at the border of Macoupin and Sangamon Counties, leads his primary opponent, Thomas Clatterbuck, by 12 percentage points with most precincts reporting. Speaking…
217 Today: She called the number on her syllabus offering counseling. No one picked up.
Friday, March 22, 2024 Today’s headlines: A West Point Graduate who won the Republican primary in the 13th congressional district is looking forward to challenging Democratic congresswoman Nikki Budzinski in November. The Illinois Supreme Court held oral arguments at Northern Illinois University on Thursday Illinois’ child welfare agency is asking for a larger budget next…