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Marion/Ralls Port Authority to buy land in Taylor for new facility

Marion/Ralls Port Authority to buy land in Taylor for new facility

by Scott Hardy

$1.67 million grant announced, will be used for the land purchase

Quincy man convicted of child sex crimes gets long sentence

Quincy man convicted of child sex crimes gets long sentence

by Scott Hardy

Tylar Richmiller sentenced to 40 years in prison Tuesday

Trial of Springfield man delayed after he asks for a lawyer

Trial of Springfield man delayed after he asks for a lawyer

by Scott Hardy

Bradley Yohn had been defending himself

Adams County judge faces complaint

Adams County judge faces complaint

by Scott Hardy

Judge Robert Adrian subject of complaint from Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board

Yates sworn in as QPD's new chief

Yates sworn in as QPD's new chief

by Scott Hardy

Wants to get department fully staffed

Blessing to challenge Review Board ruling on QMG hospital

Blessing to challenge Review Board ruling on QMG hospital

by Scott Hardy

Asks for a review in suit filed in Sangamon County

Quincy man charged in fatal Memorial Day wreck

Quincy man charged in fatal Memorial Day wreck

by Scott Hardy

Quincy police identify suspect as Breeden Wike, 20

Cooling fans available later this month from the Salvation Army

Cooling fans available later this month from the Salvation Army

by Scott Hardy

Fans are needed, can be dropped off at 501 Broadway

NEMO Juvenile court officer indicted on Federal sex trafficking charge

NEMO Juvenile court officer indicted on Federal sex trafficking charge

by Scott Hardy

Justice Department arrested Scott Burow, 62, last Friday

Hancock County man found Guilty of murder

Hancock County man found Guilty of murder

by Scott Hardy

Andrew DeHaven convicted in 2020 killing of his father

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St. Louis aldermanic bill gives $1 million in ARPA funds to help women get abortions

(The Center Square) – Elected leaders in St. Louis – the location of Missouri's only clinic licensed to perform abortions – introduced a bill today to use federal COVID-19 funds to facilitate women's access to abortion hours after a state…

Federal judge rejects gas station owners' fight against political stickers on pumps

(The Center Square) – The organization representing gas station owners in Illinois wants motorists to know the state has some of the highest gas taxes in the country.

Pritzker to call special session after Friday’s Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade

(The Center Square) – Reaction is pouring in around Illinois following Friday’s U. S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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Pro-choice protesters burn American flag in streets of Washington DC after Roe v. Wade reversal

Protesters in Washington D.C. burned the American flag following the Supreme Court's decision which overturned Roe v. Wade on Friday.

Uvalde 1 month later: Father of daughter killed in mass shooting says family is strong, trying to get through

One month has passed since a gunman shot and killed 19 children and two teachers at a school in Uvalde, Texas.

Brian Laundrie's Gabby Petito confession: Experts weigh in on admitted killer's claims, 'This is all lies'

Experts weigh in as the first public glimpse of a confession Brian Laundrie left in a notebook in the Florida swamp where he killed himself last year reveals his final words.

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Lightfoot allies delay speed camera vote

The Chicago City Council blocked a vote to repeal the lower speed camera ticket threshold, responsible for $59 million in tickets last year. Mayor Lori Lightfoot now has until July 20 to save a policy that issued more tickets than Chicago has residents.

Citadel 3rd major company to leave Illinois in 2 months

Hedge-fund firm Citadel is moving its headquarters to Miami. Citadel CEO Ken Griffin said many employees have asked to move out of Illinois.

Biden may suspend federal gas tax as Pritzker sets up double hike for 2023

President Biden will call on Congress to suspend the federal gasoline and diesel tax for three months. Instead of suspending it, Gov J.B. Pritzker delayed the next motor fuel tax hike until after the election, hitting Illinois drivers with two hikes in 2023.

Amendment 1 sponsor sentenced to prison for union ghost payroll scheme

Former state Sen. Thomas Cullerton was sentenced to one year in federal prison for embezzlement from a no-work union job. He sponsored the Amendment 1 proposal to make government unions nearly untouchable in Illinois.