Welcome to Poetically Yours. This segment highlights poets from northern Illinois. Today’s episode features Carol Obertubbesing.

The biggest increases were in Central Illinois, including Livingston, Logan and Piatt counties. Experts warn hotline contacts don't necessarily translate to an uptick in domestic violence incidents.

Lawmakers approved more than AG requested for growing workload, Trump litigation

From tariffs to federal job cuts, the Trump administration policy changes may have people concerned about what’s next. WNIJ’s Yvonne Boose talks with a few people who share how they cope during these uncertain times and offer advice for others.

The measure narrowly passed largely along party lines, 214-to-212, sending the measure to the U.S. Senate.

Data shared between departments for immigration, abortion-related investigations

The city still has problems with violence. But it is on track to have its lowest number of murders in a decade. Many are crediting street outreach.

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Madigan was the longest-serving state House leader in U.S. history, spending 36 years as speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Prosecutors want a judge to give him 12 ½ years in prison.

As Republican lawmakers grilled Democratic governors, Pritzker defended Illinois’ sanctuary policies and criticized President Donald Trump’s policies.