Chicago Bears to leave Illinois for Indiana
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren (left) walks down the stairs at Lost Marsh Golf Club on April 17 alongside Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. fo...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Chicago Bears to leave Illinois for Indiana
Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren (left) walks down the stairs at Lost Marsh Golf Club on April 17 alongside Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. fo...
Jun 7, 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
Teen boy dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan in Waukegan A teenage boy has died after being pulled f...
Teen boy dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan in Waukegan
May 19, 2026Open source
Woman killed, 2 men seriously injured in McHenry County house explosion, fire
A Wonder Lake, Illinois house explosion and fire left 1 dead and 2 injured on Birch Drive; the McHenry County sheriff is investigating.
May 18, 2026Open source
House destroyed in fire, apparent explosion in Wonder Lake
A house was destroyed in a fire and apparent explosion Sunday near Birch Drive in Wonder Lake, Illinois. The McHenry County Sheriff is investigating.
May 18, 2026Open source
House destroyed in fire, apparent explosion in Wonder Lake; sheriff investigating
A house was destroyed in a fire and apparent explosion Sunday near Birch Drive in Wonder Lake, Illinois. The McHenry County Sheriff is investigating.
May 18, 2026Open source
At Montrose and Waukegan beaches, piping plovers lay the first eggs of the season
The beginning of yet another nesting season on the Illinois lakeshore marks another victory for the species as its population bounces back in the region.
May 17, 2026Open source
Body pulled from Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side, police say
A body was recovered from the water in Lake Michigan on Chicago’s North Side early Sunday morning.
May 17, 2026Open source
Controversial Trump Truth Store is reopening after abrupt closure amid drop in sales, Iran war
The Trump Truth Store, a controversial, MAGA-themed shop in Crystal Lake, will open again at 10 a.m. Saturday.
May 16, 2026Open source
Glancing Back for May 12: Lake Land grads told it's 'just the beginning'
Oh how times have changed. Or have they? Take a glance at local stories from years past.
May 12, 2026Open source
Great Lakes gas prices could spike again as wholesale costs near spring peak
Great Lakes gas prices could jump this week as wholesale gasoline nears its spring peak, with bigger increases possible for diesel.
May 11, 2026Open source
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Thieves hit Lakeview restaurant in overnight Chicago crime, owner says
In overnight crime, thieves hit Lakeview Toons Bar & Grill on Southport Avenue on Monday. The owner shared video of the attempted ATM theft.
May 11, 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
Belleville Police Pass Torch to Swansea in Special Olympics Run
Belleville and Swansea police joined the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, passing the Flame of Hope to support Special Olympics athletes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony and Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class All-State first team, released Monday,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Illinois’ new South end zone scoreboard will be the largest in college football by nearly 7,000 square feet.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Keys Cougars' passing league opens with Hulbert, Tahlequah
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oklahoma... Illinois River near Tahlequah affecting Cherokee County. && ...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EF...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
In farm country, an old American pickup truck becomes more than a workhorse
EFFINGHAM, Illinois — In Illinois farm country, there’s a 70-year-old pickup truck waiting on a fresh coat of canary yellow paint.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Free healthcare clinic this weekend in Paris, Illinois
Remote Area Medical will offer a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic June 13 and 14 at Paris High School, 14040 E. 1200th Road, Paris, Ill.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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
Northern Illinois faces significant severe weather threat Thursday with tornadoes possible
Northern Illinois faces significant severe weather threat Thursday with tornadoes possible
Jun 9, 2026Open source
East Alton's Gracie Piar wins Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship
A state champion for Marquette in 2021, East Alton's Gracie Piar won another state title with a victory at the Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Maryland man charged in DUI crash that seriously injured IDOT worker
A Maryland man faces felony DUI charges after a 2024 crash on Illinois 255 that seriously injured an IDOT worker on a tractor.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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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
Belleville Police Pass Torch to Swansea in Special Olympics Run
Belleville and Swansea police joined the 2026 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run, passing the Flame of Hope to support Special Olympics athletes.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Princeton's Kristian Wahlgren (front center), who is the only time two-time state wrestling champion from the Illinois Valley, was accompanied by family and...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
Oswego senior Jaelynn Anthony and Yorkville senior Kayla Kersting were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class All-State first team, released Monday,...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Shaw Local
From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Sports
Illinois’ new South end zone scoreboard will be the largest in college football by nearly 7,000 square feet.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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