The spring session is over. In the final moments, a new budget was approved. It spends more and raises money through tax increases, including ones on tobacco and nicotine products as well as sports betting. But lawmakers also left many items on the table, …
In Illinois the story of population loss is one that goes back over a decade. Former Illinois residents have moved out of state to Indiana, Florida, Wisconsin and Texas. But what of the people who have decided to move but stay in state? These states have …
If you either are a trucker or come from a family of over-the-road truckers like I do, you know there are few things more valuable in life than a good truck stop with lots of parking spaces. There's good news on that front as a massive truck stop just …
PEORIA (25News Now) - Members of American Legion Post 2 gathered in Peoria Friday morning to commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day, the historic turning point in World War II that changed the course of history. Veterans and guests met at the Military …
It’s not always easy to decide where to settle down and raise a family. Sometimes your job dictates where you live, but a new ranking highlights one Illinois city that stands out as the best place in the country to raise a family. Illinois City is The Best …
I can't say it was a big surprise, but it sure was sudden. There is confirmation that Hooters just shut down locations in Missouri and Illinois this week with no warning whatsoever. I started hearing friends in Missouri pass along the word that one of …
June 6 is National Donut Day, which means spots across Illinois are offering freebies, special discounts and even limited time luxury merch today. Whether you're looking for a dozen glazed donuts or a bedazzled keychain charm, today's the day to …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - The Illinois Commerce Commission is encouraging the public and community organizations to weigh in on the state’s ongoing planning for a safer, more reliable power grid at a set of community workshops this month. The Climate and …
The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. An Illinois woman was arrested Thursday in Linn County on charges that she stole more than $6,000 from two dependent adults for whom she was a caretaker. Sumaya …
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