The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

If we hesitate to capitalize on this opportunity, other states won’t, putting at risk the jobs that could have been anchored right here in Illinois.

This wasn’t on the ballot. Not many in Illinois had their voice heard in the matter.

The Bears are gearing up to take on the Colts in Indianapolis for preseason Week 2. Here are 7 big storylines to keep an eye on.

The list includes an Illinois recruit and several juniors with major college offers.

A tinely memory of a grandfather, coupling monarchs in the western suburbs, kings coughing up gobies, and celebrating Illinois Natural Areas 60th are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors beyond.

The co-founder of Classic Cinemas was a lifelong Downers Grove resident. Willis Johnson spent his life finding historic, pushed aside buildings and turning them into downtown movie theaters and community hubs.

The Jayhawks coach has not coached in Champaign, Illinois in 20 years.

Here are 10 Bears players to keep an eye on when they take on the Indianapolis Colts this weekend.

There were 3.3 million Illinois residents living in a food desert, according to a 2021 Illinois Department of Public Health report. The new measure will support existing grocers and help encourage new grocers by allowing stores receiving grants to be able to receive tax credits and other incentives.

A team of wildlife experts works to shoo, move away or euthanize birds and other animals found on the airport grounds “to ensure the safety of people and aircraft.”

He says he knew nothing of the skimming that sent two men to prison. Illinois Gaming Board officials won’t say whether they knew of the illegal operation when they gave Heidner a video gambling license.