Chicago's Buckingham Fountain switches on for summer season Saturday: LIVE
Is Buckingham Fountain open? The Grant Park, Chicago Buckingham Fountain schedule included Switch on Summer 2026 on Saturday.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Buckingham Fountain turns on for the season Saturday. Here's how to watch live
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park will be turned on for the season on Saturday during the 12th annual Switch on Summer festival.
May 9, 2026Open source
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Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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The Kankakee Police Department filled its sergeant vacancy and hired another officer.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Illinois is one step closer to banning ‘junk fees’ and hidden charges on renters
As costs to rent apartments continue to climb, especially in Chicago, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation banning many hidden charges, such as move-in fees...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Former Des Moines schools superintendent serving sentence at Illinois federal prison
The former head of Des Moines Public Schools is now serving a two-year sentence at an Illinois federal prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S....
Jun 11, 2026Open source
FBI, ATF probe Country Club Hills shooting involving undercover operation
The FBI, ATF and Illinois State police have three investigations going on after what happened in Country Club Hills Tuesday night.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Illinois girls high school flag football faces cutbacks as boys' season is extended
Girls flag football has been growing in Illinois, but recent cutbacks by the Illinois High School Association caught players and parents by surprise.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Strong storms leave damage, power outages across Chicago area A tornado watch is in effect for multiple cou...
A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties in Illinois until 11 p.m.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New report reveals local news shortage is costing communities $1.1 billion a year
A shortage of local news costs Americans financially — roughly $1.1 billion per year in higher borrowing costs for local governments, according to a new re...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Pritzker opens door to new Bears talks, blames team for stadium stumbles
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s open to trying to come up with a solution to keep the Bears from leaving Illinois, including a special session of the Legislature.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Hall looking for belief as she rebuilds Illinois softball program
New coach stressing shared vision between coaching staff, players as vital to Illini
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Lawmakers try to appease both sides in drug-pricing controversy
Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohibits drug manufacturers from...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Pritzker’s spring wins come with caveats as BUILD, megaprojects bills stall
SPRINGFIELD — Over his 7½ years in office, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has largely gotten his way in the Democratic-supermajority Illinois General Assembly.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Giannoulias announces first-ever statewide digital library resource program
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias announced the expansion of access to information and educational resources statewide by awa...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Extreme heat, thunderstorms on Wednesday begin waves of severe weather across northern Illinois
Extreme heat, thunderstorms on Wednesday begin waves of severe weather across northern Illinois
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmakers define play-based learning as full-day kindergarten requirement rolls out statewide
When Illinois lawmakers made full-day kindergarten a requirement for all public schools by 2027, they encouraged the classrooms to incorporate play-based lea...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped Obamacare health insurance in recent months
More than 92,000 Illinois consumers lost or dropped their Affordable Care Act health insurance in recent months following the expiration of generous tax cred...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker ‘happy to call a special session’ to keep Chicago Bears in Illinois but puts onus on team
The Illinois House and Senate each passed different bills for the Bears but neither passed the other chamber. Earlier this year, the Indiana legislature pass...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Man facing video voyeurism charges after allegedly photographing 13-year-old on cruise ship
A 25-year-old Illinois man was taken into custody Sunday on video voyeurism charges.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New Illinois bill would keep Chicago Bears in state after Indiana stadium push
The fight over the Chicago Bears' future home isn't over yet. Here's what a new Illinois proposal would do.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New Illinois laws on driver's licenses for seniors, cyber-bullying to take effect
New Illinois laws on driver's licenses for seniors, cyber-bullying to take effect
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Grant Park is in Kankakee County, Illinois.
Region: Northern Illinois
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Illinois is one step closer to banning ‘junk fees’ and hidden charges on renters
As costs to rent apartments continue to climb, especially in Chicago, Illinois lawmakers passed legislation banning many hidden charges, such as move-in fees...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Former Des Moines schools superintendent serving sentence at Illinois federal prison
The former head of Des Moines Public Schools is now serving a two-year sentence at an Illinois federal prison after pleading guilty to falsely claiming U.S....
Jun 11, 2026Open source
FBI, ATF probe Country Club Hills shooting involving undercover operation
The FBI, ATF and Illinois State police have three investigations going on after what happened in Country Club Hills Tuesday night.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Illinois girls high school flag football faces cutbacks as boys' season is extended
Girls flag football has been growing in Illinois, but recent cutbacks by the Illinois High School Association caught players and parents by surprise.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Strong storms leave damage, power outages across Chicago area A tornado watch is in effect for multiple cou...
A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties in Illinois until 11 p.m.
Jun 11, 2026Open source
New report reveals local news shortage is costing communities $1.1 billion a year
A shortage of local news costs Americans financially — roughly $1.1 billion per year in higher borrowing costs for local governments, according to a new re...
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Pritzker opens door to new Bears talks, blames team for stadium stumbles
Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s open to trying to come up with a solution to keep the Bears from leaving Illinois, including a special session of the Legislature.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Hall looking for belief as she rebuilds Illinois softball program
New coach stressing shared vision between coaching staff, players as vital to Illini
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Lawmakers try to appease both sides in drug-pricing controversy
Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohibits drug manufacturers from...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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