From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. Use of a statewide domestic violence hotline sharply increased last year. A new report says calls rose 26% compared to 2023. The greatest increases were in Livingston, Logan, and Pyett Counties. Emuna McClerkin is a data and research associate for the network.

From the WGLT newsroom, I'm Ben Howell. Use of a statewide domestic violence hotline sharply increased last year. A new report says calls rose 26% compared to 2023. The greatest increases were in Livingston, Logan, and Pyett Counties. Emuna McClerkin is a data and research associate for the network.

An advocacy group who tallied the data. And the growth in context to the hotline does not necessarily reflect a growth in domestic violence. What it could reflect is a growth in the awareness and capacity of the hotline. McClerkin says the hotline hired two service coordinators tasked with increasing awareness in central and southern Illinois.

An advocacy group who tallied the data. And the growth in context to the hotline does not necessarily reflect a growth in domestic violence. What it could reflect is a growth in the awareness and capacity of the hotline. McClerkin says the hotline hired two service coordinators tasked with increasing awareness in central and southern Illinois.

Governor JB Pritzker and Congressman Darren LaHood poked at each other during Thursday's House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities. LaHood was a guest of the committee. He used his time to slam Pritzker over flaws in the state, including what he said was the highest combined state and local tax burden in the country. Pritzker counterpunched. Thank you, Congressman. I'm.

Governor JB Pritzker and Congressman Darren LaHood poked at each other during Thursday's House Oversight Committee hearing on sanctuary cities. LaHood was a guest of the committee. He used his time to slam Pritzker over flaws in the state, including what he said was the highest combined state and local tax burden in the country. Pritzker counterpunched. Thank you, Congressman. I'm.

To see you here. I know you were unwilling to meet with your constituents about the Medicaid cuts that you answer the question. I thought you might not answer the question whether reclaiming my I'm going to reclaim my time. Pritzker has been talked about as a potential presidential candidate in the next election cycle. LaHoo is considering a run for the US Senate seat opened by Dick Durbin's coming retirement.

To see you here. I know you were unwilling to meet with your constituents about the Medicaid cuts that you answer the question. I thought you might not answer the question whether reclaiming my I'm going to reclaim my time. Pritzker has been talked about as a potential presidential candidate in the next election cycle. LaHoo is considering a run for the US Senate seat opened by Dick Durbin's coming retirement.

McLean County's new World Transportation Service will be free to passengers when it starts July 1st. The county has directed Connect Transit to apply for federal funding to cover its cost. County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston says the service, branded as Connect Go will hopefully improve service long term. So I'm very.

McLean County's new World Transportation Service will be free to passengers when it starts July 1st. The county has directed Connect Transit to apply for federal funding to cover its cost. County Board Chair Elizabeth Johnston says the service, branded as Connect Go will hopefully improve service long term. So I'm very.

about the ideas that Conn Transit has to expand the services and to create something that is more sustainable and user friendly for our rural

about the ideas that Conn Transit has to expand the services and to create something that is more sustainable and user friendly for our rural

residents.

residents.

The county pulled out of a multi-county agreement with Showbus for rural transportation.

The county pulled out of a multi-county agreement with Showbus for rural transportation.

And State Farm says it is complying with an investigation into its handling of wildfire claims in California. Regulators in California say they have received complaints about inconsistent handling of claims, delays, and poor communication with policyholders. State Farm says a fair review will show thousands of State Farm customers are satisfied with the help they are getting from its personnel in Los Angeles County. I'm Ben Howell.

And State Farm says it is complying with an investigation into its handling of wildfire claims in California. Regulators in California say they have received complaints about inconsistent handling of claims, delays, and poor communication with policyholders. State Farm says a fair review will show thousands of State Farm customers are satisfied with the help they are getting from its personnel in Los Angeles County. I'm Ben Howell.