Wildfires tear through Southeast US, destroy homes and force evacuations April 22, 2026 Fires fueled by drought and wind have destroyed homes and forced evacuations in Georgia and Florida, with officials warning conditions…
Transportation providers, schools, state officials ease Illinois school bus driver shortage April 22, 2026 After years of shortages, Illinois has stabilized its school bus driver workforce by easing hiring rules and attracting a broader…
Report: Illinois stalls in efforts to expand preschool compared to other states April 22, 2026 The report found Illinois has made slow progress on funding and enrollment.
Six Flags offers free 2026 season pass for kids ages 3 to 5 April 22, 2026 Six Flags is offering free 2026 admission for kids ages 3–5 with its Pre-K Pass, available with a paid adult…
Injured police K-9 flown for emergency veterinary care in historic mission April 22, 2026 K-9 Luca, a Belgian Malinois, received life-saving air transport by Erlanger LIFE FORCE, marking its first K-9 emergency flight to…
Quad City Animal Welfare Center seeks foster for cat after owner’s death, third return April 22, 2026 Quad City Animal Welfare Center is seeking a forever foster home for Max Barr, a cat with a heart condition…