Category Archives: Local News

Huge Jackpots Drive Record Illinois Lotto Sales (Springfield, IL) -- A lot of people wanted to win two-billion-dollars. Illinois Lottery officials say last month's record breaking Mega Millions and Po...

Illinois School Board Group Opposes Arming Teachers (Lombard, IL) -- Illinois' largest group of school board members is voting against arming teachers. The Illinois Association of School Boards voted ...

Barack Obama Urges Patience At Obama Foundation Summit (Chicago, IL) -- Former President Barack Obama is urging organizers and social innovators to be patient in their efforts for change. Speaking yes...

Forecasters Predicting Cold And Windy Thanksgiving Day Parade (New York, NY) -- Folks heading to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City may really have to bundle up. The temperature is ex...

Prospective Lake Land College students and parents are invited to learn more about the college at the upcoming open house. Laker Visit Day is scheduled for December 7th from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Represe...

The Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to hire hundreds of snow plow drivers statewide in advance of the coming winter season. Most of the openings are temporary positions in which the d...

(Chicago, IL) -- Four people are dead after a raging gun battle within Chicago's Mercy Hospital. Chicago police say a female hospital worker was gunned down in the hospital parking lot by a gunman wit...

(Chicago, IL) -- Two people are reportedly dead after a shooting at Chicago's Mercy Hospital. Multiple reports say the gunman is among the dead. A Chicago police spokesman said earlier that an officer...

UPDATE: Cop In Critical Condition After Shooting At Chicago Hospital (Chicago, IL) -- A police officer is in critical condition after a shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago. A witness described the f...

For Immediate Release Visit with Santa at Lake Shelbyville Lake Shelbyville - Santa Claus is coming to the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center on December 8 from 9:00 a.m. until noon! Join us as the Lake ...