Rural Illinois wants to split from Chicago and form a new state, it's not alone
A long-running effort to split Illinois is gaining new momentum as seven more counties prepare to vote this fall on whether to explore separating from Chicago.
A long-running effort to split Illinois is gaining new momentum as seven more counties prepare to vote this fall on whether to explore separating from Chicago.
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New details are casting doubt on a husband's account after a Michigan woman vanished while sailing in the Bahamas, according to her family.
Designed to prioritize pedestrian safety and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of Cypress Street and Downtown Abilene, the Cypress Street Improvement Project aims to create a vibrant and inviting environment for residents and visitors alike.
A long-vacant lot in the heart of downtown Abilene is about to become a vibrant new gathering space at no cost to taxpayers thanks to a public-private partnership.
Connect with the City of Abilene on infill development and infrastructure improvement projects aimed at strengthening the core of our city.
Graham Platner has officially submitted the paperwork to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine.
Podcast host Candace Owens clashed with many “MAGA” influencers this week as the preliminary trial for Charlie Kirk’s murder occurred.
The "Laguna Beach" star shares three children with her ex, Jay Cutler.
A new warning based on Israeli intelligence is raising fresh concerns about threats against President Donald Trump.
Messages reading "We will kill Trump" were displayed on massive banners and signs as thousands gathered for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's burial ceremony in Iran.
Maine Democrats have just over two weeks to pick a replacement for Graham Platner on the midterm ballot as they try to unseat longtime GOP Sen. Susan Collins and help the national party flip control of the U.S. Senate.
The project is expected to take months to complete and has been long-advocated for by the Secret Service.
A long-running effort to split Illinois is gaining new momentum as seven more counties prepare to vote this fall on whether to explore separating from Chicago.
The Wylie Junior All-Stars' run in the 2026 Texas West State Little League Tournament came to an end Friday after a 12-2 loss to Oil Belt.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is being drained again weeks after a costly, controversial renovation—an early sign of Trump’s second-term D.C. makeover, including a White House ballroom, new monuments and lawsuits.
The Abilene Flying Bison celebrated the city's baseball history with a comeback victory Thursday night, defeating the Lake Charles Gumbeaux Gators 5-4.
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Noem's mother said she learned of plans to divorce in the late spring at a family birthday party for her grandchild.
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A former Abilene ISD band director is facing a federal charge accusing him of possessing child pornography involving a child younger than 12...
Rep. Mark Alford said that the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) could face a federal investigation into the treatment of Caitlin Clark.
The president has fired the two remaining Democratic commissioners, while a Republican appointee resigned.
Brad Paisley’s sister-in-law, Hallmark Channel star Ashley Williams, reveals she catches Paisley watching the channel’s Christmas movies in secret.
People become infected after eating food or drinking water contaminated with the parasite.
Charlie Kirk's family released a statement after a five-day preliminary hearing concluded in Provo, Utah.The Kirk family said the hearing's conclusion "marks a
Clarkson's talk show is ending this summer, but she'll be back on TV in the fall for season 30 of "The Voice."
Fresh of his Emmy nomination for hosting "SNL," Connor Storrie will be featured in a multi-episode arc in "Criminal Minds: Evolution."
The Democratic Socialists of America plan to launch a plan that involves getting rid of the U.S. Senate in order to change America.
More information about PFAS ("forever chemicals") and the EPA's new drinking waters standards.
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The president appears to have come to terms with the fallout of his attacks against a country with a tight grip on a crucial oil trade route.
The family of a Mississippi teenager whose body was found after he went missing Fourth of July weekend is now demanding answers.
Abilene residents cleaning up after Sunday's storm will have extra time this weekend to dispose of tree limbs,
A string of lengthy and unexplained absences from members of Congress is raising questions about what level of transparency they owe their constituents.
The newly released files also include hand-drawn witness sketches of unusual objects.
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ANSON, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) - A suspect accused of stalking a couple in Anson by putting a tracking device on their vehicle, hand-delivering hate crime letters, and throwing anti-freeze chicken in their yard has been arrested. Gregory McCaffery was booked into the Taylor County Jail for Stalking, C...
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