Schools among Cook County had the fourth highest truancy rate of 31.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Sangamon County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 27.
Illinois Republican lawmakers have been critical of the budget process during the legislative session, as a deadline for May 19 has come and gone without a vote on the proposed budget.
Illinois State Rep. Randy Frese (R-Quincy) took to social media to plead fellow legislators to pass a budget, while criticizing Democrats for their spending.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced its annual All-Region award recipients, with Julia Drake earning a spot on the First Team. Drake's performance for the Lady Blues this season was notable, tying for first in the IC school record books with a 1.01 ERA and ranking second all-time with 162 strikeouts in a single season. She also led the Midwest Conference (MWC) in these categories, as well as in innings pitched at 124.2. Her achievements earned her the title of MWC Pitcher of the Year.