Is there school on Presidents Day in Illinois? What's open and closed, including libraries, schools and more
Many schools across Illinois are closed Monday. Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents Day, including Chicago Public Schools.
When is Lincoln's Birthday observed? What to know about the Illinois state holiday
With February underway, Presidents' Day will soon be observed as the country's next federal holiday on the third Monday of ...
Donald Trump pardons disgraced ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, suggests he’d consider him for ambassador role
It’s my honor to do it. I’ve watched him. He was set up by a lot of bad people,” the president told reporters in the Oval ...
Western Illinois visits Southeast Missouri State following Washington’s 21-point outing
Southeast Missouri State hosts the Western Illinois Leathernecks after Tedrick Washington Jr. scored 21 points in Southeast Missouri State's 83-69 win against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.
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Washington might enact term limits for its elected officials. Here is what's next
The Washington City Council will spend more time considering whether the city should enact term limits for the mayor and city council members. Council member Bobby Martin on Monday motioned to ...
100 pounds of meth seized during Illinois traffic stop
A traffic stop on Interstate 64 in rural Washington County netted Illinois authorities a large score of methamphetamines.
Trump pardons former Illinois Governor Blagojevich
President Donald Trump on Monday pardoned former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, a Democrat and former contestant on ...
Trump pardons ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich 5 years after commuting his sentence
Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he’s “profoundly grateful” after President Donald Trump pardoned him on political ...