A truck driver and school bus passenger were killed Monday night when their vehicles collided on I-74 in McLean County, according to Illinois State Police.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

On November 30, 2018 at approximately 1 a.m. Benton Police conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Bond and North Main Street.

During the stop, Benton Police K9 “ Ranger”  alerted to the odor of illegal narcotics in the vehicle.

Upon investigating, police arrested Joey A. Cesar, age 38, of Benton for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence.

Cesar was charged and transported to the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

On December 2, 2018 at approximately 4:45 p.m. Benton Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Bailey Lane in reference to illegal contraband.

Through investigating, police arrested Tammi A. Nowak, age 48, of Benton for unlawful possession of a controlled substance and bringing contraband into a penal institution.

Nowak was charged and transported to  the Franklin County Jail for further processing.

Bears quarterback Mitch Trubisky stepped to the microphone Wednesday afternoon at Halas Hall and flashed a wide grin when a reporter welcomed him back to his weekly news conference.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Illinois boasts a hair-raising history rife with spine-tingling stories — and that’s just with politics.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

Toxic waste contaminates water sources near all but two of the coal-fired power plants in Illinois, according to a new analysis based largely on testing conducted by energy companies.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.

Anti-marijuana forces warned Wednesday that legalization will allow white corporate exploitation of minority customers, just as the opponents say happened with alcohol and tobacco.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers failed Wednesday to reverse Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto of a bill that banned the sale of tobacco to those younger than 21.

Here’s a link to the story at the Southern Illinoisan.

The list of Illinois’ most monumental moments is mostly tied to Abraham Lincoln with three of the top five all having ties to the state’s favorite son. 

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

Incoming Gov. J.B. Pritzker is preparing to take office, but his legal team is still fighting discrimination claims made against his election campaign.

Here’s a link to the story at Illinois News Network.

The race to become Chicago’s next mayor is on its way to becoming one of the most crowded in the city’s history, as 21 candidates filed nominating petitions by Monday’s deadline to appear on the Feb. 26 ballot.

Here’s a link to the story at the Chicago Tribune.