The only town named for Abraham Lincoln before he became president faces another economic blow if the state follows through on plans to locate a women’s prison.
Day: October 13, 2024
Clarence Page: Donald Trump, spreader of conspiracy theories, is making hurricane-related pain worse
There is nothing funny about the increasingly bizarre and misleading claims circulating about the federal response to the recent hurricanes.
A football fan’s Valhalla: Red Grange christened Memorial Stadium 100 years ago and became an Illini legend
One hundred years ago this week, Red Grange took the opening kickoff of the Illinois-Michigan football game and zigzagged through 11 frustrated defenders to score a touchdown.
Look around for more spots where spring bulbs could bloom
Fitting in more spring bulbs will do more than brighten your yard.
Bossing the ballot
Illinois’ cutthroat ballot challenge process limits voters’ choices and contributes to corruption that plagues government throughout the state, a Chicago Tribune investigation has found.
Valparaiso cop joins special task force, but on-the-job harassment forces her out. ‘It was too much.’
The woman’s experience, experts said, is not unique, and more agencies need to recognize what harassment means for recruitment and retention of a diverse police force.
Civic leaders: How do we resolve Illinois’ pension mess? These 10 principles are a start.
We cannot overstate the importance of enacting legislation to address the state’s legacy pension obligations.
Amid false claims, Illinois elections officials push integrity, transparency — and maybe body armor
Those who oversee elections in Illinois — both Democrats and Republicans — have launched a voter integrity campaign to help debunk falsehoods.
Jim Nowlan: Could Dolly Parton help lead our nation to a 21st century Great Awakening?
We need a 21st century “Great Awakening” to shake us out of our torpor. Otherwise, China will walk over us.
Today in Sports History: Boston Pilgrims win the first World Series
1903 — The Boston Pilgrims win the first World Series, 5 games to 3, with a 3-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.