Johnsonville brings 100 more jobs to Wisconsin, after closing Illinois plant

SHEBOYGAN FALLS, Wis. — A closure of a Johnsonville processing plant in eastern Illinois will bring 100 new jobs to Wisconsin. The company announced on June 2 that it is closing its Momence, Illinois plant, affected 274 staff at that packing plant, which …

Illinois Bill That Will Change How Cops Treat Missing Persons Heads To Governor's Desk

SPRINGFIELD, IL - A new piece of legislation that will change the way police handle missing persons cases is on its way to Governor JB Pritzker's desk for final approval.  The bill, which was championed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart, creates …

Illinois 12 year-old's goal: Own a Chick-fil-A by 25

CHICAGO (WGN) — Stephen Mitchell Jr., a 12-year-old sixth student at Bronzeville Classical School in Chicago, has earned multiple awards for math, poetry and robotics. Along with his stellar academics, “Stevie” is also passionate about track and tennis. …

$3,100 IRS Refunds for Teachers in Illinois – Check Eligibility!

Teachers in Illinois have a reason to celebrate, as the IRS is now issuing $3,100 refunds specifically targeted at educators across the state. This initiative aims to provide much-needed financial relief to those who have remained dedicated to teaching …

Court to reconvene ahead of ex-Illinois House speaker’s sentencing

(The Center Square) – A pre-sentencing hearing is scheduled Monday for convicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey is expected to consider post-trial motions when he meets with prosecutors and defense …

Aqua Illinois issues drinking water alert in Will and Kankakee counties

Aqua Illinois has issued a drinking water alert for families in Will and Kankakee counties, warning tap water might not be safe to drink for some people. The utility said samples taken at its Kankakee Water Treatment Plant showed high levels of nitrates, …

Drinking water alert for Aqua Illinois customers in Kankakee, Will counties

FACES OF CEBU: Amanda Victoria Balaba, 22, Summa Cum Laude of Illinois Wesleyan University

CEBU CITY, Philippines – What do you want to be when you grow up? Where do you want to study? When Amanda Victoria Balaba faced these questions shortly before finishing high school, she didn’t have any concrete answers. She preferred to keep her options …

Columbia leaves no doubt en route to winning Illinois Class 1A girls soccer championship

By Chris Walker, Special to the Post-Dispatch Riley Mathews hit the post in the first minute. Columbia seemed to hit nothing but net after that during its Class 1A girls soccer state championship game against Johnsburg on Saturday afternoon at North …

Killer on the Loose, Illinois Police Issue Warning

Illinois State Police are asking for the public's help in solving a mystery. They've found the body of a victim, but the killer remains on the loose according to the latest update from law enforcement. According to a press release from the Public …