The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it to the attic.
Category: State News
Women leaders inspire the next generation
Women leaders from across Cook County inspired students and community members to lead with confidence, purpose and passion for public service.
Chaos in Brighton Park after Border Patrol agent shoots woman
A shooting in Brighton Park ignited fierce protests, leading President Trump to order deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago.
Former Gov. Jim Edgar dies
Jim Edgar, who served two terms as Illinois governor after serving two terms as secretary of state, passed away Sunday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer earlier this year. He was 79.
Cunningham to step down after 16 years in Springfield
Sen. Bill Cunningham, a Chicago Democrat with a reputation for taking charge of energy and climate change legislation, will step down at the end of his current term.
Comptroller Mendoza won’t run for re-election
After almost a decade, Illinois State Comptroller Susana Mendoza will not seek another term as the state’s chief financial officer.
Giannoulias’ office rewards libraries with grants
The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to libraries across the state.
UPDATE: ‘I have work to do,’ Pritzker says in launching third-term reelection bid
Gov. JB Pritzker will run for a third term as governor. He’s officially making the announcement Thursday in four cities.
First look: New Illinois state flag designs unveiled
Capitol News Illinois After a closely watched presidential election, Illinoisans will have another chance to cast a vote in a few weeks – this time, for a new state flag. The Illinois Flag Commission this week released 10 potential new designs for the state flag after lawmakers moved in 2023 to explore replacing the current […]
As budget tightens, report finds Illinois better prepared for recession than in recent past
Capitol News Illinois State lawmakers will face a projected budget deficit and slowing revenue when they return to Springfield in January, but a new report shows fiscal decisions made in recent years have put Illinois in a better position to handle a recession than any time in recent decades. No state is immune from the […]
