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The Back to School Alliance’s annual free distribution had more than 4,000 backpacks available for Unit 5 and District 87 students this year. The distribution put backpacks and supplies into the hands of students so they're ready to learn on day one of the new school year.

Sean Grayson’s medical needs prompt request to delay hearing

The death tally left by the now-tropical depression rose Wednesday as recovery workers in Harris County were able to reach a white van that a rescued man had told them held several family members.

There are 12 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Sangamon County, according to Saturday's daily tally from the Sangamon County Department of Public Health and...

A 21-year-old Washburn woman will get a new trial in Woodford County after the 4th District Appellate Court found her defense attorney's own legal issues presented a conflict.

Unit 5 school district leaders said Wednesday they are disappointed the education fund tax referendum did not pass on Tuesday. Superintendent Kristen Weikle tells WGLT they knew it would be a close vote, but hoped for passage to allow the district to eliminate an $11 million deficit that is growing each year.

A judge's decision to throw out Democratic-drawn congressional maps is pitting New York lawmakers against each other in a year already tilting against the party's chances of holding on to the House.

The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. The NTSB said a preliminary report would be released in about 15 days.

Former prosecutor Lori Lightfoot also made history by becoming the city's first openly gay mayor. Lightfoot will succeed Rahm Emanuel who has served in that office since 2011.

School starts this week in many Florida counties, with debate still raging over mask requirements. The governor banned school districts from mandating masks but disputes continue, including in court.