Inside Illinois’ youth lockups, children go without basic services, face ‘excessive’ punishments

A 2022 state audit identified the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Center in Benton, Illinois, as a “facility in crisis.” (Julia Rendleman for ProPublica) By MOLLY PARKER Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local
Galesburg Council passes policy to only fly U.S., state and military flags

Galesburg City Council approved a new policy Monday that restricts the flags that can fly on city property to the American, Illinois, and some military flags. This comes after months of controversy surrounding the council’s decisions on
Patrick Dempsey named People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ 2023

Patrick Dempsey was revealed as People’s Sexiest Man Alive 2023 during the Nov. 7 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, where the actor made an appearance via Proto hologram. People also posted on social media: “#PatrickDempsey has been
Bonnaroo announces dates for 2024 festival

Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival announced the 2024 festival will be returning to The Farm in Manchester on June 13-16, 2024, posting on social media: “did you miss us? cause we sure did #bonnaroo is BACK on the
Billy Joel announces final residency show at Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel shared the final date for his long-running residency at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden, taking place on July 25, 2024. A message to Joel’s social media accounts read: “JUST ANNOUNCED: Billy Joel adds the
Billy Joel announces final residency show at Madison Square Garden

Billy Joel shared the final date for his long-running residency at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden, taking place on July 25, 2024. A message to Joel’s social media accounts read: “JUST ANNOUNCED: Billy Joel adds the