Mayor Rahm Emanuel used his latest podcast episode, featuring Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker, to caution about “hubris” that can prevent fundamental issues from getting resolved in Springfield because of Democratic supermajorities in the state legislature.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

A New Jersey couple driving to their wedding in Pennsylvania died after a tractor-trailer hit their vehicle Wednesday.

Here’s a link to the story at Fox News.

A Texico man was arrested on Tuesday in Thompsonville after he threatened  a man with a knife who tried to stop him from burglarizing a car.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

A West Frankfort man was arrested Wednesday after allegedly firing several shots inside a residence during a domestic dispute.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

CARBONDALE — “It’s hard to understate how famous Erv Coppi was in Southern Illinois in the 1960’s through 80’s,” said Joey Helleny, a longtime friend and fan of the legendary local radio and TV broadcaster. “He was well known to everyone.”

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

A woman doing landscaping on her suburban Chicago property unearthed the bones of a man who died 800 to 1,000 years ago.

Here’s a link to the story in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.