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Hannibal schools announce budget shortfall

Hannibal schools announce budget shortfall

by Scott Hardy

Board says they'll freeze hiring in wake of $3.3 million shortfall

Webb says no to Hannibal schools

Webb says no to Hannibal schools

by Scott Hardy

Hannibal Board says Dr. Susan Johnson will stay on for next year

Gambling charges against Brock dropped

Gambling charges against Brock dropped

by Scott Hardy

Former QHS standout charged in betting scandal

Huang steps down as WIU President

Huang steps down as WIU President

by Scott Hardy

Last day is March 31; Interim President named.

Titan buys Carlstar Group

Titan buys Carlstar Group

by Scott Hardy

Deal closed Thursday; 4th Quarter, 2023 net sales down

Flinn Stadium to get major upgrage

Flinn Stadium to get major upgrage

by Mary Griffith

Board to spend nearly $700,000 on new artificial turf and running track surface

Adrian kicked off the bench

Adrian kicked off the bench

by Scott Hardy

Illinois Courts Commission rules that Judge Robert Adrian be removed over handling of 2022 case

Blessing given OK to continue hospital-from-home program

Blessing given OK to continue hospital-from-home program

by Scott Hardy

Blessing was part of 2-year trial program.

Clayton man accused of murder to undergo mental fitness exam

Clayton man accused of murder to undergo mental fitness exam

by Scott Hardy

Wyond Bynum to be examined

Monroe Co. murder suspect to go on trial in December

Monroe Co. murder suspect to go on trial in December

by Scott Hardy

Lyle Miller to have 5-day trial starting December 2.

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Illinois legislators offer plans to help families with child care costs

(The Center Square) – Illinois legislators on both sides of the aisle are offering plans they say will help families with child care costs.


Illinois lags the rest of the country in home sales

(The Center Square) – While existing home sales around the country jumped nearly 10% in February, sales in Illinois remain sluggish.

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UC Berkeley parents hire private security over lack of security on campus amid continue area crime

The parent group raised $40,000 for six unarmed guards to patrol around the UC Berkley amid concern of rising crime on and around campus.

Inmate who escaped Hawaii jail, got struck by a vehicle while fleeing police has died

Authorities in Hawaii provided an update on the inmate who was hospitalized after he broke out of jail and was hit by a car while fleeing police.

Ritzy Biden fundraiser in NYC interrupted multiple times by Pro-Palestinian protesters: ‘Blood on your hands’

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests demonstrated outside of New York City's Radio City Music Hall, as President Biden fundraised with former Presidents Obama and Clinton.

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Vallas: Funding should aid students, not boost Chicago Teachers Union job count

Chicago Public Schools is changing its funding formula. It should be about student welfare and achievement. It’s really about keeping Chicago Teachers Union jobs intact even as enrollment drops.

Chicagoans suffer decade-high robberies, record-low arrest rate

Chicago saw more robbery victims in 2023 than in any year of the past decade, reporting 1 victim for every 250 residents. While crimes surged, robbery arrests hit a record low. Fewer cops is not helping.

March Madness pushed Illinois sports wagers to $335M last year

Illinoisans are expected to again bet big on college sports during March, driven by March Madness. Sports wagers put $1B into Illinois government accounts last year, ranking it No. 3 in the U.S.

Editorial: Data can build understanding, help solve Chicago’s crime problem

Violent crime in Chicago increased by 11.5% in 2023, but the city’s arrest rate dropped compared with 2022.