WATCH: Illinois prison mail scanning rule faces lawmaker scrutiny
(The Center Square) – Emergency rules from the Illinois Department of Corrections to scan inmate mail are under review by…
Illinois quick hits: Edgar funeral details released; O’Hare measles exposure warning
Edgar funeral details released Funeral…
WATCH: Leading IL House Republican urges Pritzker to address SNAP errors
(The Center Square) – The leading Republican in the Illinois House is raising the alarm that Illinois taxpayers are on…
WATCH: Pritzker criticizes Trump as feds make arrests in immigration enforcement blitz
(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker is questioning President Donald Trump’s health as federal authorities arrive in Illinois to…
WATCH: Freedom Caucus files Pritzker impeachment; Trump says Chicago is next
(The Center Square) – In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares the…
Casey Faces $1.1 Million Utility Deficit Amid Population Decline, Rate Hikes Likely
Article Summary: Mayor Mike Nichols revealed the City of Casey’s utility departments operated at a nearly $1.1 million loss last…
IL legislator: New public defender law adds costs, takes away local control
(The Center Square) – A new Illinois law creates a statewide office to address public defender staffing gaps, but critics…
Illinois quick hits: Midway Blitz arrests announced; call for veterans tributes
Midway Blitz arrests announced According…
Casey Library Renews $90,000 CD at 4.15%, Reports on Financial Health
Casey Township Library Board of Trustees Meeting | August 7, 2025 Article Summary: The Casey Township Library Board of Trustees…
Patsy Phillips Wins annual Lions Club Raffle
Lions Club members Bob Dougherty and Bruce Brown present Patsy Phillips with an $18,000 check for winning the annual Lions…
City Council Hires New Superintendent of Utilities
Ryan Staley, 2007 graduate of Casey-Westfield High School, was hired as the new Director of Public Works for the City…
‘Peacekeepers’ reportedly commit Chicago crimes as Pritzker calls for more funding
(The Center Square) – As Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson push for more community violence intervention funding…