College funding bill draws dissent from big Illinois universities
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers questioned Illinois university leaders about a contentious bill that adjusts how new money is allocated…
Illinois quick hits: Chicago announces $300 million housing spend; Rockford men faces cocaine trafficking charges; State to honor troopers killed in the ling of duty
Chicago announces $300 million housing spend …
Illinois senators scrutinize diversity commission’s high salaries, poor performance
(The Center Square) -- An Illinois state senator, responding to an investigation by The Center Square, suggested Wednesday that the…
Chicago mayor announces homelessness plan with unclear funding sources
(The Center Square) – Chicago officials unveiled a plan they say would effectively end homelessness in the city, even as…
Illini Final Four trip expected to benefit University of Illinois, state of Indiana
(The Center Square) – A University of Illinois professor says the economic benefit of the school’s mens basketball team reaching…
Illinois Quick Hits: Prtizker says Trump order is unconstitutional
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says President Donald Trump’s executive order issued on Tuesday to address election integrity…
Marshall Girls Track Dominates Home Triangular; Heighton Shines with Three Individual Wins
The Marshall High School track and field teams defended their home turf on Monday, March 30, 2026, hosting a competitive…
Gustafson’s 13-Strikeout Gem Propels Marshall Softball Past Robinson 2-0
Junior Kyla Gustafson delivered a masterpiece in the circle on Tuesday afternoon, striking out 13 batters in a complete-game shutout…
Pugh, Ramey Power Historic Offensive Explosion as Marshall Routs Heritage 29-3
The Marshall varsity baseball team delivered a staggering offensive performance on Tuesday afternoon, erupting for 29 runs on 18 hits…
Whisman, Griffith Lead Arcola’s Offensive Eruption in 14-7 Win Over Marshall
The Arcola varsity baseball team shook off a slow start and unleashed a barrage of mid-game offense to defeat visiting…
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Martinsville C.U.S.D. #C-3 Board of Education for February 23, 2026
Martinsville C.U.S.D. #C-3 Board of Education Meeting | February 23, 2026 The Martinsville Community Unit School District #C-3 Board of…
Clark County Approves Highway Engineering Agreements, Discusses Infrastructure Upgrades
Clark County Board Meeting | February 20, 2026 Article Summary: The Clark County Highway Department received approval for a $20,562…