Illinois parents of kids who need in-home nursing struggle to find care
The state tried to increase pay for nurses, but even that wasn't enough, families said.
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The state tried to increase pay for nurses, but even that wasn't enough, families said.
They were found among merchandise entering the U.S. at the Miami International Airport's mail facility on their way to Illinois. On Friday, they were handed over to the Council General of El Salvador.
The Village of Oak Park received a nearly $2 million grant to help migrants. Oak Park opened its doors to recently-arrived migrants late last year.
Friday marked 16 years since five women were murdered in a Tinley Park Lane Bryant store, a case that remains unsolved. First responders who were on the scene that day have continued the quest for justice in the case in which the gunman has never been caught.
Friday marked 16 years since five women were murdered in a Tinley Park Lane Bryant store, a case that remains unsolved. First responders who were on the scene that day have continued the quest for justice in the case in which the gunman has never been caught.
An 88-year-old man from Kenosha was pronounced dead, and a 46-year-old man from Machesney Park man suffered minor injuries as a result.
Even though children with significant medical needs qualify for state help with in-home care, they tend to receive only a fraction of what they need.
Woodstock, Illinois is getting ready right now to see what Woodstock Willie has to say about an early spring or six more weeks of winter.
Joliet Mayor Terry D'Arcy is asking for the community's help to pay for funeral expenses for the Nance family. Seven of the family members were gunned down in their homes last week.
Marcus Domask and Terrence Shannon Jr. each had 23 points and Ty Rodgers had 13 as No. 14 Illinois beat Ohio State 87-75 on Tuesday night.
The band will take the stage in Springfield on Aug. 11 in support of their latest album, "Weathervanes," with special guest Ashley McBryde.
The U.S. Supreme Court will likely have the final say.
Schools in south suburban Dixmoor were closed Monday morning, and a new boil water order was in place, after at least three more water main breaks.
The effort to pull former President Donald Trump's name from November ballots in Illinois will continue on Tuesday with a hearing. The arguments being made in Illinois and other states like Colorado and Maine center on whether Trump engaged in insurrection by attempting to remain in office after the 2020 election. Trump opponents have been working in over a dozen states to remove his name from ballots for the 2024 election.
Schools in south suburban Dixmoor were closed Monday morning, and a new boil water order was in place, after at least two more water main breaks.
More than a dozen residents along the Kankakee River in Will County were evacuated after an ice jam break caused significant flooding in Wilmington.
A boil water order in Dixmoor was lifted on Friday, following multiple water main breaks this week.
A 45-year-old man died after he was hit by two cars on a Joliet street Thursday night. He was hit near Larkin and Clara avenues where there's no crosswalk in the area. Police said one driver hit the man but didn't stop.
More than a dozen residents along the Kankakee River in Will County were evacuated after an ice jam break caused significant flooding in Wilmington.
Jacy Sheldon scored 25 points, Cotie McMahon had a double-double and helped No. 12 Ohio State overcome a four-point second quarter in pulling off a 67-59 win over Illinois.
A flash flood warning has been issued in parts of Will and Grundy counties, because an ice jam on the Kankakee River is expected to break up soon, and could cause flooding downstream. The National Weather Service said a flash flood warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m. Saturday, because the breakup of an ice jam on the Kankakee River near Wilmington appears imminent.
Members of the Joliet Police Department Special Operation Squad and Crisis Negotiator Team were deployed to the scene.
Kyleigh Cleveland Singleton, 21, was the girlfriend of 23-year-old Romeo Nance. She is charged with one count of obstructing justice, police said.
A large fire and a water main break led to officials in west suburban Oswego instituting a boil order for residents.
The level of ice has been decreasing along the Kankakee River days after frigid temperatures led to an ice jam and flooding. But as the ice decreases, there are even more flooding concerns for residents along the river.
