There’s a big difference between glancing at something and gazing at something. When you gaze at something, you’re doing what the angel instructed the shepherds to do—you’re beholding it.
3rd Chicago police officer in a week dies in apparent suicide
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – An off-duty Chicago police officer was found dead in an apparent suicide Thursday morning, officials said, making him at least the third officer from the department to take their own life within a week.
9 of the biggest stories from Illinois government in 2022
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
SPRINGFIELD — It was a strange year in Illinois government and politics.
Herrin psychologist indicted in federal court for making false statements, medical fraud
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
BENTON — A federal grand jury returned a six-count indictment charging Theresa Kelly, 56, of Herrin for engaging in a scheme to seek approved medical leave and reasonable accommodations from her former employer without valid documentation.
Civil disobedience? Enforcement of proposed Illinois gun ban questioned
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – The final hearing of Illinois’ proposed gun and magazine ban for the year is in the books, but more hearings are expected in the new year.
Illinois Year In Review: Madigan indicted on 23 corruption-related charges in 2022
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Years of questions about how longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan ran his political operation came to a head this year when he was indicted on 23 counts of corruption-related charges.
U.S. Census: Illinois population estimate continues to decline, another 110K fewer on net
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – More people have left Illinois in the past year, marking the ninth year of consecutive population decline.
Former birds on the move: Here is where some past Cardinals are heading this winter
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
As free agent signing and trades continue across Major League Baseball through the winter, some players on the move include former Cardinals. Some became fan favorites while wearing the birds on the bat, while others might’ve had brief stints in St. Louis before departing.
SIU Football | No QBs, but plenty of help for Salukis with 23-man recruiting class
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
There was something rare about SIU’s 23-man recruiting class that coach Nick Hill unveiled Wednesday morning.
Battle over omnibus spending continues as Congress faces shutdown Friday
December 23, 2022 By Leave a Comment
(The Center Square) – Lawmakers have until midnight Friday to pass legislation to fund the government or face a shutdown as a potential vote on the $1.7 trillion, 4,155-page omnibus bill could happen later Wednesday.
