Community

Using data from the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Census Bureau, analysts found that Illinois lost 881,012 residents from 2012 to 2022. #economy

This round of Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program funding will fund up to 45 programs throughout the state including new grantees, serving nearly 2,000 residents. #applications

The Honorable Judge Joel Chupack issued a final judgment in favor of Clerk Figgs on July 21, 2025, concluding that the City failed to prove any of its allegations, including wrongful record destruction, obstruction of a municipal audit, and unauthorized tampering with public property. #legal

The suit (Case # 2025-MR-263) challenges the unconstitutional process used to force through the state’s $55 billion budget package at midnight. #lawsuit

After a thorough review, the DOE has determined that the project does not meet the necessary conditions for federal support, reflecting a commitment to responsible stewardship of taxpayer resources. #action

The public is advised that if they receive a call from someone claiming to be with law  enforcement to get the caller’s full name, badge number, and phone number. #scam

Americans for Prosperity–Illinois filed a 35-count ethics complaint and is now urging Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to hold officials accountable. #taxes

Aurora Sportsmen’s Club has nearly 3,000 members that help fund and maintain 300 acres of property featuring a slew of outdoor ranges for all types of shooting sports, including archery, shotgun, handgun and rifle ranges. #construction

Megan Bos, an Antioch resident, was reported missing in March and later found deceased in a garbage container. #custody

The caller falsely states there is a warrant for the individual’s arrest typically due to missed jury duty or a court appearance and demands thousands of dollars to “quash” the warrant. #scams