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If you’ve just turned 62 and are thinking about retiring, you’ve probably seen articles or videos saying you can get up to $2,831 a month from Social Security. That number sounds amazing, right? But here’s the truth: yes, it’s real — but…

June 2, 2025 — Chicago, IL — A Chicago driver accused of fleeing the scene after striking a woman with his car is now in custody — and the justification he offered to authorities has left both law enforcement and the public stunned.…

June 2, 2025 — Chicago, IL — A Cook County judge has sentenced a Chicago man to 18 years in prison for a deadly DUI crash on the Dan Ryan Expressway that killed two people and injured several others in a high-speed collision that…

June 2, 2025 — Normal, IL — Community advocates, seniors, and local officials gathered in uptown Normal on Monday to rally in defense of vital senior services threatened by recent shifts in federal policy and potential funding rollbacks.…

University, where officials have announced that Brooke Mason, a standout student from Whitewater, has been named to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List — a distinction reserved for high-achieving students who demonstrate consistent dedication to…

June 2, 2025 — Springfield, IL — With a $770 million budget shortfall threatening to derail Chicago’s public transportation system, Illinois lawmakers are under mounting pressure to strike a funding deal before the General Assembly adjourns…

June 2, 2025 — Chicago, IL — Illinois residents are being urged to prepare for an intense midweek weather trifecta: lingering smoke from Canadian wildfires, sweltering 90-degree temperatures, and the threat of severe thunderstorms. The…

June 2, 2025 — North Lawndale, Chicago — A generous $50,000 donation from actor and activist Jussie Smollett is bringing new life to youth arts programming at the North Lawndale Arts Center, one of the West Side's most cherished cultural…

June 2, 2025 — In a bizarre twist of fortune, a North Carolina man who believed he had finally turned his luck around after winning a $3.6 million lottery jackpot is now embroiled in a legal battle — not over the prize itself, but over love…

If you’re on Social Security, May was a pretty big month. That’s because the payments came out in three batches, based on your birthday — and some lucky folks even got checks as high as $5,108! Let’s break down what happened, why some…