Woodford County Journal - Woodford Star

09/25/2025

Bailey, a farmer and former state legislator, launched his campaign for the 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination Thursday, arguing "Illinois cannot afford another four years under JB Pritzker’s failed leadership.

09/24/2025

A federal appeals court found that a BIA officer’s decision on the night of Oct. 23, 2017, was “reasonable” and that the U.S. is therefore not liable for his death.

09/23/2025

A jury convicted Ryan Routh on all counts. He faced charges including attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

09/23/2025

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09/23/2025

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09/23/2025

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09/16/2025

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, was charged on Tuesday with aggravated murder.

09/16/2025

The Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema died in Utah on Tuesday.

09/16/2025

An eastern Illinois state congressman, GOP Rep. Chris Miller, has filed a bill to impeach Gov. JB Pritzker. Miller suggests Pritzker is inciting violence and has given inflammatory statement.

Eastern Illinois GOP Rep. Chris Miller filed a bill suggesting Pritzker is inciting violence and has given inflammatory statements that warrant an impeachment and thus the governor's removal from office.

09/10/2025

CHICAGO — President Donald Trump said he could announce as early as Wednesday a National Guard deployment to a state and city that wants it, seemingly taking off the table for now his weeks-long threat to use military assets in…

Trump said he could announce a National Guard deployment to a state and city that wants it, seemingly taking off the table for now his weeks-long threat to use military assets in Chicago to deter crime over the objections of Democratic leaders.