The US cut billions in health aid for Africa; we went there to see the impact
The abrupt closure of USAID has disrupted life-saving HIV/AIDS programs globally, sparking fears of setbacks in health progress.
May 30, 2026Open source
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Mineral King Road reopens in Sequoia National Park ahead of summer season
Just in time for summer vacations, Mineral King Road is now open in Sequoia National Park.
May 21, 2026Open source
Summer concerts and and long soaks in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Plan a summer getaway to Saratoga Springs with mineral baths, SPAC concerts, hiking trails, boutique hotels, and standout restaurants in upstate New York.
May 17, 2026Open source
US, South Africa hold bilateral trade talks
The White House’s recent drive to increase its access to African mineral resources has eased tensions between both countries.
May 8, 2026Open source
Alton's Elysian Gallery to close, reopen as art cafe and cultural hub
Elysian Gallery will close at Mineral Springs Mall and reopen June 6 as Elysian Gallery and Cafe, a new art and community hub.
May 8, 2026Open source
Parker County Commissioners allocate $4 million for tornado recovery
WEATHERFORD, TX – In a decisive move to support residents following the devastation caused by two separate tornadoes, the Parker County Commissioners Court...
May 6, 2026Open source
G7 trade talks target critical minerals as U.S.-EU tariff rift strains unity
Group of Seven trade ministers meeting in Paris on Wednesday sought common ground on securing critical mineral supplies that are dominated by China, but...
May 6, 2026Open source
DR Congo eyes stake in $270M Zambia power link
As power demand grows due to the expansion of mineral processing, Kinshasa is investing in new power plants.
May 6, 2026Open source
Anson Upgrades Green River Lithium Project JORC Mineral Resource Estimate by 650%
Green River Lithium Project JORC Resource estimate increased by 650%
May 5, 2026Open source
Zambia blasts U.S. over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zambia is accusing the United States of tying a $2 billion deal for critical health assistance to access to the southern African nation'...
May 5, 2026Open source
How Corporations Use the Texas Two-Step to Avoid Asbestos LawsuitsCompanies facing litigation are placing l...
How Corporations Use the Texas Two-Step to Avoid Asbestos LawsuitsCompanies facing litigation are placing liabilities linked to the mineral into new units an...
May 5, 2026Open source
Billings Gem and Mineral Club
The Billings Gem and Mineral Club is a non-profit organization devoted to the study of Mineralogy, Geology, Paleontology and the Lapidary Arts. Meeting on th...
May 5, 2026Open source
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Residents asked for input to shape future of Logan County tourism
During an event Thursday at the Brickyard in Mount Pulaski, Bureau Board President Molly Pickering said this is part of a months-long effort to hear what peo...
May 30, 2026Open source
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Here’s a look of the 2026 Bureau County Junior High Track & Field at the champions from Saturday’s meet in Princeton
May 4, 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
Sunk farmers may finally get relief for lands flooded in $3B dam renovation
Roughly 450 family farms in Kentucky, Illinois, and Missouri have been flooded with millions of gallons of water since the construction of the Olmstead Lock...
May 2, 2026Open source
Traffic alert: Ramps to close for paving at Illinois 26, Interstate 180 interchanges in Bureau CountyRamps...
Traffic alert: Ramps to close for paving at Illinois 26, Interstate 180 interchanges in Bureau CountyRamps at the Illinois 26 and Interstate 180 interchanges...
May 2, 2026Open source
Trucker arrested for evading $21,000 in turnpike tolls
BRYAN — An Illinois man has been indicted on charges of grand theft in Williams County Common Pleas Court after allegedly depriving the Ohio Turnpike of mo...
May 1, 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
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
Arlington Heights mayor discusses Bears stadium as legislative session wanes
With less than two weeks to go in the Illinois legislative session, the question of where the Chicago Bears’ new stadium will be built remains unanswered.
May 19, 2026Open source
Pritzker blasts Johnson’s last-minute push to keep Bears in Chicago
Gov. JB Pritzker accused Mayor Brandon Johnson of showing up "late in the game" Monday after Johnson’s renewed effort to stop the Bears from leaving Chicag...
May 18, 2026Open source
Illinois lawmakers face budget deadline, Bears stadium fight and insurance battle with 3 weeks left
In the next three weeks, lawmakers are primed to address insurance rate hikes, driverless cars, electric bills and the Chicago Bears' plans to build a new st...
May 11, 2026Open source
Arlington Heights or Hammond, Indiana? What to know in the Bears' stadium saga
After five years, the team's quest for a new dome has been narrowed to two choices in two states, with a lot at stake for Illinois politicians.
May 11, 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
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
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
UChicago Medicine performs first-known quadruple transplant surgery in Illinois
University of Chicago Medicine performed its first-known quadruple transplant surgery in Illinois on a woman with cystic fibrosis.
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
Illinois politicians spend millions in campaign funds on meals, sometimes at swanky restaurants
Often it's for fundraisers or meetings, or as a thank-you to election volunteers. But it's sometimes difficult to know whether political figures are living h...
May 14, 2026Open source
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At the beginning of Route 66, reporting on a shifting US
Harry Bruinius finds a crossroads of America in his reporting near Route 66 in Will County, Illinois.
May 30, 2026Open source
Dick Durbin warns of deep divisions in farewell address to Illinois lawmakers
Durbin highlighted major pieces of his legacy, including his work to restrict smoking on airplanes, reduce youth tobacco use, advocate for undocumented immig...
May 30, 2026Open source
Illinois Judicial Branch shares new mental health resources
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts announced two new resources Friday designed to enhance the...
May 30, 2026Open source
Insurance regulation bills clear General Assembly
Gov. JB Pritzker says he looks forward to signing a pair of bills that cleared the Illinois House on Wednesday giving the state Insurance Department authorit...
May 30, 2026Open source
Previewing Iowa football’s 2026 season: Northern Illinois
IOWA CITY — The game that could answer multiple questions for Iowa football’s 2026 season: the first one.
May 30, 2026Open source
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
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