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Two days after Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for him to leave his Illinois House seat, Plainfield Democrat Harry Benton submitted h...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after investigation into conduct Speaker Welch called ‘outrageous’
Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, a Democrat from Plainfield, resigned from the Illinois General Assembly following a monthslong investigation into his conduct.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after ethics investigation, reports say
State Rep. Harry Benton has resigned from the Illinois House, according to Capitol News Illinois.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton submits letter of resignation, House confirms
Illinois State Rep. Harry Benton has submitted his letter of resignation, officially leaving his position Friday.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct
State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down two days after Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey completed an investigation into the unspecifie...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
IL House Speaker announces Rep. Harry Benton's resignation following ethics investigation
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch announced Friday that Rep. Harry Benton has resigned following the results of an ethics investigation into sexua...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker says Illinois Rep. Harry Benton should take Speaker Welch’s resignation call seriously
Gov. JB Pritzker did not say whether the investigative report that spurred Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch to call for state Rep. Harry Benton to resign or be...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Illinois House Speaker calls for Rep. Harry Benton to resign, threatens expulsion
Speaker Chris Welch is calling on Rep. Harry Benton to resign after an ethics investigation found what Welch called "outrageous" and "unethical" conduct. He...
Jul 2, 2026Open source
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Federal officials arrest dozens of fugitives in St. Louis region in public safety initiative
More than 200 people with outstanding felony warrants in Missouri and Illinois were arrested in June through the operation. Federal officials said the effort...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Illinois has expanded its definition of cyberbullying to include unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, requiring school districts to update policies.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law
Alton Police warn retailers on Illinois’ new hemp age law, banning intoxicating products like Delta-8 and HHC sales to anyone under 21.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Ex-deputy convicted of murder in shooting of Springfield woman seeks medical release
Less than six months into his 20-year prison sentence, the former sheriff’s deputy convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an unarmed S...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
FACTS FOR FAMILIES: Crab and its cost-conscious cousin
The fresh crab selection in Illinois is dismal. Head to the coast of Alaska, and you may have better luck finding this delectable species of seafood.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Ald. Samantha Nugent: Let’s invest in Illinois’ cultural institutions that tell our story
By protecting and spotlighting Illinois cultural institutions, we help the world see Illinois while ensuring these stories remain accessible.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Editorial: Will the Bulls and White Sox drop their penny-pinching ways with billionaires now in play?
Illinois' richest resident, Lukas Walton, is now a minority owner of the Bulls. With billionaire Justin Ishbia set to take ownership of the White Sox in comi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Pritzker issues disaster proclamation for storm-ravaged counties, including Warren where train derailed
Gov. JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation for 11 Illinois counties following a record-breaking year of severe weather and tornadoes.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Severed arm found floating in lake, victim identified
Illinois State Police have identified a severed arm found floating in a lake by boaters.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Mid Illinois Gymnasts Shine at Nationals in Madison
Mid Illinois Gymnastics in Godfrey earned podium finishes at nationals in Madison, Wis., led by Joseph Elliott and Ellie McKenney.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Reducing water loss is a key requirement by the Illinois Department Of Natural Resources before the city can connect water lines to complete the $224.4 milli...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Post 346 goes 2-0 Friday at Danville tourney
Ian Samm got the win for Wayne Newton Post 346 Friday at a tournament in Danville, Illinois as Post 346 defeated Triple Crown Elite 12-1 in five innings.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Arrests made in Lake Mattoon death investigation
LAKE MATTOON – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains we...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Illinois officials remind residents, cities of penalties for using illegal fireworks
Illinois officials remind residents, cities of penalties for using illegal fireworks
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Central Illinois speaks up: Letters to the editor for the week of Jul. 3, 2026
Following Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, I think it’s vitality important that we all recall Trump ordering the Republican Party to not pass t...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
27 free fireworks shows to see in Central Illinois
Here's where to catch a fireworks show this weekend as Central Illinois celebrates Independence Day.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
CTA Yellow Line evacuated after downed tree causes derailment in Evanston CTA Yellow Line passengers were f...
CTA Yellow Line passengers were forced to evacuate after a downed tree caused a derailment in Evanston, Illinois, during storms on Thursday night.
Jul 3, 2026Open source
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chicago area on Friday With severe storms on the way, some Illinois co...
Severe thunderstorms could impact the start of Fourth of July celebrations Friday as they roll through the Chicago area, bringing lightning and torrential do...
Jul 3, 2026Open source
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Royalton is in Franklin County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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Federal officials arrest dozens of fugitives in St. Louis region in public safety initiative
More than 200 people with outstanding felony warrants in Missouri and Illinois were arrested in June through the operation. Federal officials said the effort...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effect
Illinois has expanded its definition of cyberbullying to include unauthorized AI-generated digital replicas, requiring school districts to update policies.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law
Alton Police warn retailers on Illinois’ new hemp age law, banning intoxicating products like Delta-8 and HHC sales to anyone under 21.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Two days after Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for him to leave his Illinois House seat, Plainfield Democrat Harry Benton submitted h...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Ex-deputy convicted of murder in shooting of Springfield woman seeks medical release
Less than six months into his 20-year prison sentence, the former sheriff’s deputy convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal shooting of an unarmed S...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
FACTS FOR FAMILIES: Crab and its cost-conscious cousin
The fresh crab selection in Illinois is dismal. Head to the coast of Alaska, and you may have better luck finding this delectable species of seafood.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Ald. Samantha Nugent: Let’s invest in Illinois’ cultural institutions that tell our story
By protecting and spotlighting Illinois cultural institutions, we help the world see Illinois while ensuring these stories remain accessible.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Editorial: Will the Bulls and White Sox drop their penny-pinching ways with billionaires now in play?
Illinois' richest resident, Lukas Walton, is now a minority owner of the Bulls. With billionaire Justin Ishbia set to take ownership of the White Sox in comi...
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after investigation into conduct Speaker Welch called ‘outrageous’
Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, a Democrat from Plainfield, resigned from the Illinois General Assembly following a monthslong investigation into his conduct.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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