Articles

  • 1 week ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WTVO) — A new report claims Illinois continues to lose taxpayers and tax revenue to outmigration, while Florida benefits from population growth.

  • 1 week ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

    CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday said he would veto any budget proposal that includes “broad-based” taxes that would have a negative impact on working families. Lawmakers are working to finalize a budget plan in Springfield before a May 31st deadline. According to WLS, Pritzker was speaking at an unrelated event when he said he would specifically veto any budget that includes tax increases on individuals, corporations, or the sales tax.

  • 1 week ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

    DEKALB, Ill. (WTVO) — Police have apprehended Darvionte Fultz, 28, after he reportedly was involved in a brawl that ended with a 17-year-old shot. According to DeKalb Police, Fultz was involved in a fight between multiple combatants on Wednesday in the 800 block of Russell Road. Fultz drew a weapon and shot the teen, police said. He then hid in a neighboring apartment until officers arrived and were able to remove him from the residence.

  • 1 week ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

    DAVIS JUNCTION, Ill. (WTVO) — Police arrested an armed man for DUI after receiving a complaint from concerned witnesses on Wednesday. According to the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were sent to the 5700 block of N. Junction Way around 4:25 p.m.At the scene, Maynard Stivers, 82, was arrested on charges of driving under the influence and possession of a concealed firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

  • 1 week ago | mystateline.com | John Clark

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — A bill designed to keep firearms from children, the mentally ill, and potential criminals has passed through the Illinois General Assembly and heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk to be signed into law. Senate Bill 8 passed its final hurdle in the statehouse on Wednesday. Current Illinois law requires gun owners to keep their weapons secured if a child under the age of 14 is present in the home.

Journalists covering the same region

Julia Rosier's journalist profile photo

Julia Rosier

Multimedia Journalist at WICS-TV (Springfield, IL)

Reporter at News 12 Westchester

Julia Rosier primarily covers news in Springfield, Illinois, United States and surrounding areas.

Dave Hinton

Editor at The News-Gazette (Champaign, IL)

Dave Hinton primarily covers news in the Central Illinois region, including cities like Terre Haute, Indiana and Champaign, Illinois, United States.

Steven Spearie's journalist profile photo

Steven Spearie

Staff Writer at The State Journal-Register

Steven Spearie primarily covers news in Springfield, Illinois, United States and surrounding areas.

Addi Weakley's journalist profile photo

Addi Weakley

Real Time Editor at KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Addi Weakley primarily covers news in Kansas City, Missouri, United States and surrounding areas.

Colin Feeney's journalist profile photo

Colin Feeney

Sports Writer at River Bender

Colin Feeney primarily covers news in the southwestern region of Illinois, United States, including areas around Alton and Edwardsville.

Contact details

Socials & Sites

Try JournoFinder For Free

Search and contact over 1M+ journalist profiles, browse 100M+ articles, and unlock powerful PR tools.

Start Your 7-Day Free Trial →

Coverage map