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Bartlett, Naperville, Midway Airport: Where 17 tornadoes touched down in NE Illinois

A total of 17 tornadoes and counting touched down in the Chicago area during Thursday's severe weather outbreak.

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These junior high students championed the black and gold bumblebee. Now it's the Illinois state bee

While most student research projects end up in a storage bin in the attic, one that 8th graders at Naperville's Lincoln Junior High worked on is now state law.

Local NewsChicagotribune

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.

Local NewsPlainfield, ILShaw Local

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Two days after Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch called for him to leave his Illinois House seat, Plainfield Democrat Harry Benton submitted h...

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Editorial: Will the Bulls and White Sox drop their penny-pinching ways with billionaires now in play?

Illinois' richest resident, Lukas Walton, is now a minority owner of the Bulls. With billionaire Justin Ishbia set to take ownership of the White Sox in comi...

Local NewsPlainfield, ILChicagotribune

Illinois Rep. Harry Benton resigns after investigation into conduct Speaker Welch called ‘outrageous’

Illinois state Rep. Harry Benton, a Democrat from Plainfield, resigned from the Illinois General Assembly following a monthslong investigation into his conduct.

NewsPlainfield, ILChicago Sun-Times

Plainfield state Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid allegations of misconduct

State Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, stepped down two days after Legislative Inspector General Mike McCuskey completed an investigation into the unspecifie...

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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.

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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...

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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...

Local NewsChicagotribune

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.

Local NewsBenton, ILCBS News Chicago

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.

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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

NewsChicago Sun-Times

Illinois Democrats weigh pros and cons of using AI — 'We must remain the master of the technology'

SportsCarbondale, ILWPSD Local 6

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

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After helping lead Illinois to its first Elite 8 in 19 years, Marcus Domask spent a year in …

Local NewsMason City Globe Gazette

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

OpinionJacob, ILChicagotribune

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.

Local NewsChicagotribune

What’s in the Illinois Tollway’s $26.5 billion construction program?

From a seismic interchange redo to an O’Hare International Airport facility, the Illinois Tollway’s sprawling new $26.5 billion capital program is a lot...

Local NewsBridgeview, ILCBS News Chicago

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

Local NewsCentralia, ILKMOV First Alert 4

Death investigation underway after 5-month-old dies

A death investigation is underway in Centralia, Illinois, after a 5-month-old child died Saturday.

Local NewsBenton, ILKWQC

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.

TechnologyRiverBender

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.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation's roadside mowing season has begun and drivers are asked to exercise caution around crews and equipment.

WeatherNwitimes

Flood Warning until SUN 11:00 AM CDT

A Flood Warning remains in effect due to excessive rainfall in portions of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Flooding is ongoing, with some areas experiencing...