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The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved implementation of a new area code for people in parts of central and north central Illinois.

Gov. JB Pritzker will deliver his next budget proposal on Wednesday, Feb. 15. Pritzker has priorities, but he'll need to balance costs with what is expected to be a revenue slowdown. Also, a number of candidates are vying to be the leader of the state's largest city. Lori Lightfoot is trying to become the first woman re-elected to the job. Meanwhile, one of the perceived frontrunners, Paul Vallas, now faces questions over his residency.

The riot occurred at the notorious Cereso state prison in Juárez. The mayor, Cruz Pérez Cuéllar, told local media that armed gunmen had entered the prison.

Musician Ahmad Jamal has been a major jazz figure since the 1950s. Emerald City Nights: Live at the Penthouse is a set of never-before-released recordings of Jamal in his prime.

It has been nearly a year since Republican governors began busing migrants to Chicago. Since then, about 11,000 have arrived and the city is struggling to find places for them to stay and keep them safe. Volunteers are helping.

Governor J.B. Pritzker visited Rockford on Thursday to announce the new Metra intercity rail project.

Detroit's Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick learned Monday whether he'd face perjury or other related charges. A county prosecutor has been investigating the mayor after the publication of racy text messages allegedly written between him and a former top aide.

A 58-year-old Farmer City man has pleaded guilty to swindling boat owners and banks out of about $4.7 million.

The Bloomington zoo will soon reopen the indoor viewing area inside Katthoefer Animal Building to visitors after a lengthy closure.

“We know Kamala Harris will fight for our freedom, and we will work together to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state,” Bowser announced to a cheering crowd before casting the District’s 51 votes for Harris.