Illinois Drops the Hammer on AI Companies
On Monday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law, giving the Midwest state arguably the strictest s...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois AI regulations into law, aiming to rein in 'the tech bros'
Illinois' requirement for third-party annual audits of developers like OpenAI and Anthropic is the first of its kind in the nation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
COMMENTARY: Supreme Court protected states’ rights, but Illinois is out of whack on mail-in voting
It's settled now. States can count mail-in ballots after Election Day if postmarked by that day.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for fifth PGA Tour victory
LinkSILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Chris Gotterup of the United States celebrates on the 17th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2026 at TPC...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Woman held on $350,000 bond in Benton County on suspicion of pretending to be boy to meet teen girl
BENTONVILLE -- A Illinois woman remained Monday in the Benton County Jail on $350,000 bond after being accused of pretending to be a 16-year-old boy to meet...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
A new law will make Illinois the first state to require independent audits of large AI developers’ safety practices.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Law adds big cats, bears and primates to Illinois ban on traveling animal acts
Animal welfare advocates say these highly intelligent and social species suffer when transported continuously between performances.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
State Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics investigation Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois Hous...
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress Lake County, Ill...
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress
Jul 6, 2026Open source
New-look Southern Illinois team looking for year 3 leap under Nagy
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- Southern Illinois coach Scott Nagy knows the last two years haven
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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After helping lead Illinois to its first Elite 8 in 19 years, Marcus Domask spent a year in …
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Knocking on the door: Illinois native Doug Ghim chasing first PGA Tour title at John Deere Classic
Doug Ghim keeps knocking on the door of his first PGA Tour title. He
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform.
An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview Police in the southwest Chicago suburb of...
Police disperse unruly crowd setting off fireworks in Bridgeview, Illinois
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies
A death investigation is underway in Centralia, Illinois, after a 5-month-old child died Saturday.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
Rep. Harry Benton resigns, withdraws name from ballot amid ethics investigation
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
In Japan, Duckworth Continues Efforts to Bring More Agriculture, Quantum and Economic Investments to Illinois
Duckworth visits Japan to attract agriculture, quantum and manufacturing investments for Illinois, meeting Toshiba, IBM, JBIC, DMG MORI and Osaka leaders.
Jul 5, 2026Open source
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Bethany is in Moultrie County, Illinois.
Region: Central Illinois
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Illinois Drops the Hammer on AI Companies
On Monday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law, giving the Midwest state arguably the strictest s...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois AI regulations into law, aiming to rein in 'the tech bros'
Illinois' requirement for third-party annual audits of developers like OpenAI and Anthropic is the first of its kind in the nation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
COMMENTARY: Supreme Court protected states’ rights, but Illinois is out of whack on mail-in voting
It's settled now. States can count mail-in ballots after Election Day if postmarked by that day.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for fifth PGA Tour victory
LinkSILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Chris Gotterup of the United States celebrates on the 17th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2026 at TPC...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Woman held on $350,000 bond in Benton County on suspicion of pretending to be boy to meet teen girl
BENTONVILLE -- A Illinois woman remained Monday in the Benton County Jail on $350,000 bond after being accused of pretending to be a 16-year-old boy to meet...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
A new law will make Illinois the first state to require independent audits of large AI developers’ safety practices.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Law adds big cats, bears and primates to Illinois ban on traveling animal acts
Animal welfare advocates say these highly intelligent and social species suffer when transported continuously between performances.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
State Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics investigation Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois Hous...
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress Lake County, Ill...
Lake County, Illinois, sheriff's deputies stop construction equipment burglary in progress
Jul 6, 2026Open source
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