Woman killed, 3 other people injured in Glenburn crash, officials say
A Bradford woman is dead following a crash in Glenburn that left three other people with minor injuries, according to authorities.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Bradford County students honor fallen soldiers with Memorial Day flag planting
Students from Bradford County Schools brought more than just flags to a local cemetery this Memorial Day — they brought a growing understanding of why the...
May 22, 2026Open source
Top 10 banquet a night of Panther pride
ORWELL TOWNSHIP – The Northeast Bradford School District and Education Foundation celebrated 10 seniors Wednesday whose academic achievements have placed t...
May 15, 2026Open source
Commissioners proclaim May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day
TOWANDA — Parker Johnson, age 8, and his family and friends attended the Bradford County Commissioners meeting on Thursday for the commissioners’ proclam...
May 15, 2026Open source
Trial set to begin for McElhattan in Haynes murder
The trial for the Bradford man accused in the June 2025 shooting death of a woman in her Jefferson Street home was due to begin today in McKean County Court....
May 14, 2026Open source
Home rule effort advances as council approves consulting agreement
The Bradford Government Study Commission formally recommended Tuesday that the city move forward with creation of a home rule charter following months of res...
May 14, 2026Open source
May is National Foster Care Month
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May 14, 2026Open source
Rhoden earns Versatility Buckle at 4-H Horse Show
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May 13, 2026Open source
YMCA luncheon highlights service, youth leadership
Community service, youth leadership and a commitment to helping others were celebrated Tuesday during the 32nd Annual George G. Blaisdell YMCA Community Awar...
May 12, 2026Open source
Toronto mayoral hopeful accuses Olivia Chow of running shadow re-election campaign — on the taxpayer’s...
Coun. Brad Bradford this week said that Mayor Olivia Chow was running a shadow campaign for the mayor’s office — before she’d officially declared she w...
May 7, 2026Open source
Recent arrests in Bradford, Union and Clay
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May 6, 2026Open source
Alachua County Sheriff’s Office rallies around mother after child dies in Bradford County trailer home fire
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is rallying around a mother after a child died in a trailer home fire in Bradford County.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Where does hantavirus lurk in the U.S.? Scientists found ‘hot spots' in surprising areas
A recent suspected hantavirus case in Illinois is a stark reminder that the potentially deadly virus does exist in the U.S.
May 18, 2026Open source
Nikki Budzinski builds big cash edge over Jeff Wilson in Illinois’ 13th District race
Nikki Budzinski far outraised Jeff Wilson in Illinois’ 13th District race, ending March with a major cash-on-hand advantage.
May 7, 2026Open source
Game-ending play at plate gives Bureau Valley sweep over Stark County
Game-ending play at plate gives Bureau Valley sweep over Stark County
May 2, 2026Open source
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Itasca's fireworks show, once Illinois' largest, returns with ‘different feel'
After a one-year hiatus, the suburban fireworks show once touted as the largest in Illinois will return this summer with a "slightly different feel."
May 29, 2026Open source
Bears' stadium decision faces critical deadline in Illinois General Assembly
Lawmakers in Springfield are working down to the wire on a variety of subjects, but the Chicago Bears’ stadium project is near the top of the list.
May 29, 2026Open source
Mary Wagoner: Illinois should expand pension buyout program and create a pathway for progress
A proposed bill would allow Chicago to offer voluntary pension buyouts to current retirees and former employees with vested retirement benefits.
May 29, 2026Open source
‘Broadview Six' prosecutor vows ‘sweeping reforms' after case unraveled
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois is vowing changes in the office after the prosecution of the "Broadview Six" case fell apart.
May 28, 2026Open source
Fundraiser for Illinois GOP governor candidate Darren Bailey delayed after Tribune raised ethics law questions
The Barrington Township Republican Organization planned “a very private dinner” Thursday benefitting GOP gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey. But Illinoi...
May 28, 2026Open source
Waukegan alderperson charged after allegedly casting ballot in dead mother’s name
A Waukegan alderperson is facing criminal charges after authorities say she cast a mail-in ballot in her deceased mother's name during the 2026 Illinois prim...
May 27, 2026Open source
Treasurer’s study finds sprawling and ‘murky’ tax impacts from Illinois megaprojects plan to benefit...
A new report raises questions on a state megaprojects plan as lawmakers try to reach a deal to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois.
May 27, 2026Open source
Illinois tourist gets DUI after stealing Key West police cruiser, cops say
A man from suburban Chicago is facing a litany of charges in the Florida Keys after authorities said he drunkenly stole a police cruiser while visiting Key W...
May 27, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged in sexual abuse on CTA bus near UIC Hospital: police
A Chicago man has been charged after sexually abusing and restraining a 35-year-old woman on a bus near the University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital, accor...
May 24, 2026Open source
1 dead after crash involving semi truck on I-94 in Gurnee, Illinois One person was killed in a crash on I-9...
One person was killed in a crash on I-94 involving a semi truck in suburban Gurnee, Illinois, early Saturday morning.
May 23, 2026Open source
1 killed, 1 injured in Tri-State Tollway crash involving semi in Gurnee: Illinois State Police
A Gurnee crash on I-94 left one person dead and another injured south of Illinois Route 120. The semi crash left some lanes of I-94 shut down.
May 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker is hopeful lawmakers will pass bill that could keep Bears in Illinois as deadline nears
Where are the Bears moving to? Potential Chicago Bears new stadium sites include locations in Arlington Heights, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Illinois secretary of state speaks out on businessman accused of swindling people with large loans
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias spoke out on Brandon "Mr. Finance" Ellington, accused of swindling people out of thousands of dollars.
May 22, 2026Open source
Bears reiterate Chicago stadium options are 'exhausted,' focused on suburban Illinois and Indiana
The Bears said again they plan to leave Chicago as they continue to look at building a stadium in Arlington Heights, Illinois or Hammond, Indiana.
May 22, 2026Open source
Study finds Lake Michigan, Chicago River polluted with microplastics From Lake Michigan to the Chicago Rive...
From Lake Michigan to the Chicago River to streams and creeks across the state, there are tiny bits of plastic in Illinois waterways, according to a new repo...
May 20, 2026Open source
Chicago man charged with DUI after fatal I-290 crash
Illinois State Police say a Chicago man is facing felony DUI charges after a deadly chain-reaction crash Sunday on I-290 that killed a suburban man.
May 20, 2026Open source
Group sues tech giants under Illinois law for "stealing" voices to train AI A group of well-known Chicago-b...
A group of well-known Chicago-based journalists, voice actors and podcasters have filed lawsuits under Illinois' strict biometric data privacy law, accu...
May 19, 2026Open source
Behind the Scenes of the Bears’ Bob Ross-Themed Schedule Reveal With Rome Odunze
The Chicago Bears dropped their schedule reveal video featuring Rome Odunze showing off some artistic flair. WTTW News was there for an exclusive behind-the-...
May 16, 2026Open source
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Illini Legends, Lists & Lore: This day in Illini history
Willie Williams was a standout sprinter on the Illinois track and field team, and 73 years ago on May 30, 1953, Williams won the 100-yard dash and the 220-ya...
May 30, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Reducing gas tax, prepping for future shortfalls among late budget sticking points
Illinois lawmakers are days away from passing a roughly $56 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, but many are still fighting to have their priorities included as...
May 30, 2026Open source
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Going global?
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in a top ten men's basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026.
May 30, 2026Open source
Man who police said downloaded over 3,800 child porn images sentenced to 20 years
A Decatur man who Illinois State Police special agents said downloaded over 3,800 files containing child pornography from the internet has been sentenced to...
May 30, 2026Open source
Pritzker, local leaders dedicate new all-abilities activity hub in Champaign
The project was funded through a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, designed to be an inclusive, special recreation area that...
May 30, 2026Open source
Richland, Children's Museum of Illinois cooking up a teaching kitchen
Richland Community College is partnering with the Children's Museum of Illinois to form a teaching kitchen.
May 30, 2026Open source
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McLean County Coroner Dr. Kathleen Yoder is releasing the following information regarding a single vehicle accident with a fatality on U.S. Route 136, under...
May 30, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) - Students across central Illinois have dealt with a lot this year, from car crashes to bomb threats.
May 30, 2026Open source
Illinois Lawmakers Hail Retiring US Sen. Dick Durbin at Joint Session in Capitol
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke at a joint session of the Illinois House and Senate on Wednesday, where he was warmly received by fellow Democratic lawmakers who...
May 30, 2026Open source
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