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
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
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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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