Mike Moen

Federal budget cuts are expected to affect airports in Illinois. However, the scope of these reductions may vary. 

An environmental film festival kicks off in DeKalb this weekend. The event is hosted by NIU's Institute for the Study of the Environment, Sustainability, and Energy. Organizers are hoping to boost attraction this year. They're adding a traditional film festival component previously not included in the event's young history.

It’s been one year since federal authorities announced the arrest of Rita Crundwell. The former Dixon comptroller is serving out a prison sentence after she admitted to stealing millions of dollars from the city. One year later, this situation is still being discussed by policy leaders in Illinois.

The LaSalle-Peru area is known for tourist attractions, namely Starved Rock State Park. It’s also home to a river rescue team that claims to be one of the oldest in the country. This volunteer group has served the community for more than 60 years.

Voters in several northern Illinois counties were asked to approve sales-tax hikes on Tuesday. The ballot initiatives aimed to bring in more revenue for school districts in need of facility upgrades.