Group says Obama center won’t be true presidential library
CHICAGO (AP) — A nonprofit group suing the city of Chicago says the Obama Presidential Center shouldn’t be built in a Chicago park because it won’t be a true presidential library. Protect Our Parks Inc. […]
Iowa officials consider ferry service at bridge closure
SABULA, Iowa (AP) — A car ferry from Iowa to Illinois could run in about a month as residents wait for the reopening of a bridge connecting the two states. Iowa Department of Transportation officials […]
Illinois had record-setting 114 million visitors last year
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois saw a record-number of visitors last year. Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office says in a news release that nearly 114 million people visited the state. That breaks the previous record set […]
Lincoln museum to sell Marilyn dress, photos to repay loan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The foundation that supports the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois, is selling a black dress once owned by movie star Marilyn Monroe to raise funds to repay […]
Bond Remains at $2 Million for Dixon Shooter
DIXON – A teenager who authorities say fired shots at Dixon high school before he was shot by a school resource officer made is first court appearance Friday. Matthew Milby was arraigned by video in […]