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Vehicle pulled from Volo pond hours after driver told Lakemoor police he crashed in water but was unsure where

A man called police in Lakemoor reporting he'd driven into a water but wasn't sure where. Hours later, his car was found in Volo.

By Janelle Walker●

Illinois wage inequities improve slightly, persist despite transparency efforts: report

From Capitol News Illinois: Wage inequities persist in Illinois’ workforce, although data suggests the state, on average, is doing better than others, according to a new report from the University of Illinois.

By JENNA SCHWEIKERT – Capitol News Illinois●

US Rep. Kelly files Noem impeachment papers

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly introduced articles of impeachment against the Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, regarding self-dealing for personal benefit and obstruction of Congress. Kelly said Noem used her position to guide a federal contract to a firm operated by a friend

By Lee Provost●

IHSA calls special board meeting to look at adjusting football season start date

After a recent passed proposal to expand the football playoffs and extend the season by a week changed the preseason calendar, the IHSA has called a special board meeting to consider moving the start of preseason practice back to accommodate for more time to prepare.

By Steve Soucie●

Eye On Illinois: State constitution empowers elected officials to help choose their replacements

A judicial branch is separate from the executive and legislative but also equal: our judges and justices are, at least in some portions of their careers, politicians. They have to finance campaigns and occasionally face voters.

By Scott T. Holland●