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Half of state income, property tax rebates have been issued

October 10, 2022 @ 7:04 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — Half of all rebate checks approved as part of this year’s state budget have been processed. According to the Illinois...

Crime reduction task force debates sentencing

October 10, 2022 @ 6:33 am

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN) — There’s continued debate among members of the Illinois Crime Reduction Task Force on how Illinois should handle the sentencing...

This combo of images released by the Illinois State Police, shows Darius D. Sullivan, left, and Xandria A. Harris, two people authorities were searching for Thursday, Dec. 30 2021, who are believed to have been involved in the fatal shooting of one police officer and wounding of another at a northern Illinois hotel. (Illinois State Police via AP)

Another man arrested after slaying of 1 cop, wounding of 2nd

October 8, 2022 @ 8:30 am

Source: Asssociated Press BRADLEY, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police say another person has been arrested in connection with the killing of one police...

The IL Department of Revenue says about half of IL Family Relief Plan tax rebate...

October 8, 2022 @ 8:26 am

The IL Dept. of Revenue says about half of IL Family Relief Plan tax rebates have been processed. The remaining rebates will go out...

Drought conditions in some parts of the state

October 7, 2022 @ 8:32 am

The latest U-S drought monitor shows continued dry conditions in some parts of the state. There hasn’t been much rain lately, which is reflected...

Travel analyst warns gas prices could continue to increase in Illinois

October 7, 2022 @ 8:31 am

By Andrew Hensel with the Illinois Radio Network A travel analyst says two significant fuel industry actions could raise Illinois gas prices. The Organization...

Pritzker and Bailey talk crime, COVID in first gubernatorial debate

October 7, 2022 @ 8:19 am

By Kevin Bessler with the Illinois Radio Network The two candidates for Illinois governor met for the first of two scheduled debates Thursday. Democratic...

Illinois governor's race: Pritzker and Bailey set to debate tonight

October 6, 2022 @ 8:43 am

BY KEVIN BESSLER WITH THE ILLINOIS RADIO NETWORK With the election about a month away, the two men who want to be governor of...

Lawmakers say SAFE-T Act mandates will raise property taxes in Illinois

October 6, 2022 @ 8:28 am

By Kevin Bessler with the Illinois Radio Network In a state with the 2nd highest property taxes in the country, some are concerned that...

Suspects named in fatal shooting

October 5, 2022 @ 6:49 am

Carbondale Police have released the names of the victim and suspects in Monday’s fatal shooting. Police arrested 29-year-old David Edwards Jr. of Carbondale. He...