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Illinois Quick Hits: Two of ComEd four released; new trial expected
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A U.S. appellate court has ordered two defendants in the ComEd Four case to be released pending...
Casey-Westfield Launches Seven Home Runs in 18-4 Rout of Tri-County
The Casey-Westfield varsity baseball team put on an absolute offensive clinic Tuesday afternoon, launching a staggering seven home runs en route to a commanding 18-4, five-inning non-conference victory over host...
Meeting Summary and Briefs: Casey City Council for April 6, 2026
Casey City Council Meeting | April 6, 2026 The Casey City Council met on Monday, April 6, to push forward multiple high-impact infrastructure and economic development initiatives. The council approved...
Chicago suit vs oil cos. may yet survive SCOTUS ruling, judge hints
By Jonathan Bilyk | Legal NewslineThe Center Square Even as the Supreme Court considers a Colorado case that oil companies believe will decide if city and state governments can sue...
Two of ComEd Four released. new trial pending
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – A U.S. appellate court has ordered two defendants in the ComEd Four case to be released pending...
GOP candidate Bailey urges Trump to apologize to pope; bishop calls for dialogue
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – After President Donald Trump refused to apologize for his social media criticism of Pope Leo XIV, a...
Senator says taxpayers fleeced by corrections department
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – The Illinois Department of Corrections is facing questions over its failure to comply with state law while...
Illinois Quick Hits: CTU-backed senator launches ‘tax the rich’ campaign
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – An Illinois legislator backed by the Chicago Teachers Union is renewing her call to tax the rich...
Lawmaker slams Illinois tuition bill favoring illegal immigrants
By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributorThe Center Square (The Center Square) – State Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, is raising concerns about a proposal he says would expand access...
Goble, Gilbert Combine for No-Hitter as Casey-Westfield Routs Lawrenceville 13-0
Senior Ava Goble and sophomore G. Gilbert combined to throw a five-inning no-hitter, pacing the Casey-Westfield varsity softball team to a dominant 13-0 conference victory on the road against Lawrenceville...
Illinois Quick Hits: $3M in taxpayer funds go to Chicago neighborhood center
By Jim Talamonti | The Center SquareThe Center Square (The Center Square) – Illinois taxpayers have provided $3 million for a new neighborhood center on Chicago’s Southwest Side. Gov. J.B....
Casey-Westfield Capitalizes on Mistakes to Blank Arthur-Okaw Christian 10-0
The Casey-Westfield varsity baseball team took full advantage of a struggling Arthur-Okaw Christian defense on Monday afternoon, cruising to a 10-0, five-inning non-conference victory on their home diamond. The Warriors’...
Casey Council Transfers Vacant Lots to Central Illinois Land Bank Authority
Casey City Council Meeting | April 6, 2026 Article Summary: The City of Casey will transfer a pair of vacant, city-owned lots to the Central Illinois Land Bank Authority to...