The storms that swept through northern Illinois this week showed how quickly tornadoes can pop up from intense thunderstorms and quick swings in temperature. The National Weather Service confirmed 11 tornadoes from that one storm.
State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, has presented his third quarter Small Business Spotlight to Everything Pedal, a bike shop located at 135 N. La Fox Street in South Elgin.
The Illinois Supreme Court may issue an opinion on Tuesday that could decide whether cashless bail for criminal defendants will be implemented in the state.
State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, has announced the opening of a second district office for the 33rd Senate District at 406 Surrey Woods Drive in St. Charles.
While incumbent state Rep. Martin McLaughlin said the state of Illinois needs to cut its spending, Democratic challenger Mary Morgan said she appreciates a balanced budget but doesn’t want cuts to come from education.
DeWitte is offering a petition that Illinois residents can sign to urge the repeal of the act, which is set to go into effect Jan. 1, 2023.