Well, it snowed
Six-to-eight inches fell around the city and some places south are still seeing heavy snowfall as officials warn about travel dangers.
Torches for 2 US Olympics made in Sycamore
Turner Brass of Sycamore designed and made the Olympic torches that traveled to and lit the flames of the Lake Placid Winter Games and the Los Angeles Summer Games.
Man taking concealed-carry course shoots himself
The owner of a central Illinois gun store says a man taking a concealed-carry class at his business was injured when he accidentally shot himself in the leg.
Congressmen want 1-year deadline for Asian carp plan
Some members of Congress want a one-year deadline for completing a federal study on keeping Asian carp out of the Great Lakes by strengthening defenses on a crucial Illinois waterway.
Watch. Illinois Nazi gets rightfully dragged on CNN
Holocaust-denier Arthur Jones is running unopposed in the Republican primary for Illinois' 3rd Congressional District.
Rauner to ask lawmakers for $1.1 billion supplement for unappropriated FY17 spending
Governor’s Office of Budget and Management Director Hans Zigmund said the $1.1 billion is from the previous fiscal year when there wasn’t a budget. The bulk of that, 85 percent, is for overspending from the Department of Corrections and…
MLB Preview. Cubs looking for 2nd title in 3 years
Their division is much improved, but the Cubs feel their championship window remains wide open.
Child welfare worker dies after September attack
Officials say an Illinois child welfare worker has died after being severely beaten last year while trying to take protective custody of a child.
Alleged sexual abuse involving officer isolated, says state’s attorney
Bruscato said the officer is the only suspect and that the matter does not involve Exploring officials. He added that the program's role of exposing middle- and high-school age students to hands-on career opportunities is an important one,
Bill would limit terms of Illinois legislative leaders
A bill has been proposed at the Illinois General Assembly that would put term limits on four legislative positions.
Officials: Cherry Valley cop had sex with minor in youth program
A Cherry Valley police officer has been charged with multiple felonies alleging he had sex with an underage girl who was part of the department's Explorer Program for teenagers.
Officials: Now-grown witnesses key in 1982 Wisconsin slaying case
New information from two sisters who were 11 and 13 when their mother was killed in 1982 in northern Wisconsin resulted in a murder charge against their father more than 35 years later.
Illinois conservative think tank yielding big bucks for its leaders
The Illinois Policy Institute has called for government reform while channeling money to firms owned by insiders.
By Mick Dumke
ProPublica
and Tina Sfondeles
Chicago Sun-Times
Well before John Tillman began running the Illinois…
UPDATE. Up to 12 inches of snow on the way Thursday night
A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday night as 6-10 inches of snow is expected to fall in northern Illinois.
Former QC-area bank official pleads guilty to embezzlement
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Illinois' central district says 70-year-old Paul Lindsey admitted he embezzled at least $491,000 from Farmers National Bank in Geneseo between 2008 and 2016.