Galesburg’s falcon program for crow control ending this weekend December 30, 2025 Galesburg’s trained falcons have patrolled downtown all month to curb the city’s crow problem. Residents have mixed reactions as the…
Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ actor, has died December 30, 2025 Whitlock was a prolific actor and a frequent collaborator of Spike Lee, appearing in six of his films.
Buddhist monks persist in peace walk from Texas to DC as thousands follow on social media December 30, 2025 The group’s trek across much of the U.S. has amassed a huge audience on social media, with more than 400,000…
Protestors gather at Rock Island CBS affiliate in response to pulled ’60 Minutes’ segment December 30, 2025 No one at the local station had a role in CBS’s decision not to air the segment. Protestors are boycotting…
Workers in 19 states will see minimum wage increase on New Year’s Day 2026 December 30, 2025 The wage increases will mean more money in the pockets of an estimated 8.3 million Americans.
New Illinois laws: education measures focus on immigrant rights, AI in the classroom December 30, 2025 Measures that provide legal protections for students, guidelines for schools take effect on Jan. 1.