At least 17 tornadoes confirmed across Illinois, Indiana during severe weather outbreak
Among the strongest tornadoes Thursday were an EF-3 in Streator, Illinois, and an EF-3 in Kouts, Indiana.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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National Pontious FamilyA National Pontious family reunion will be held July 16-18 at the Quality Inn at 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., Vandalia, Illinois.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield released the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Former Illinois State Police sergeant sworn in as Bethalto deputy chief
Former Illinois State Police Sgt. Michael Hogan was sworn in as Bethalto’s deputy police chief after the village changed job requirements.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Illinois faces moderate risk of severe storms, strong tornadoes tomorrow
Illinois faces a rare moderate severe weather risk tomorrow, with strong to violent tornadoes and damaging winds possible.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Immigrant and undocumented students have become more fearful to go to school after heightened ICE enforcement and critical federal program rollbacks, Garcia...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker calls on Bears to specify what they want in stadium deal as Indiana remains bullish
The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga remains ongoing, but Illinois officials are playing things cautiously even as Indiana appears to be in the lead.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Birthright citizenship is before the Supreme Court. What Illinois families should know
A legal fight over American citizenship granted at birth has left immigrant families worried about what happens after a child is born in the U.S.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
School districts, trans kids pay for anti-trans lawsuits cropping up across U.S.
In the battle over Illinois' protections for trans students, the Trump administration has leveled federal investigations against several school districts tha...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
What we know about Iowa men’s basketball’s 2026-27 schedule
Iowa men’s basketball has finalized five nonconference games for the 2026-27 season, including a home opener against Eastern Illinois and a neutral site ma...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Illinois officials to Bears: Tell us what stadium deal you want
Two key Illinois political leaders say the Chicago Bears need to take a more active role in stadium negotiations, arguing lawmakers can’t advance a plan to...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
O'Fallon Police Officers Celebrate Inclusion at State Summer Special Olympics Games
O'Fallon police won gold at the Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games in Bloomington-Normal, while supporting inclusion, athletes, and Region J competitors.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Seven different area teams had players earn spots on the 2026 Illinois Coaches Association All-State softball team.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Capitol News Illinois | Lawmakers seek to streamline contracting for service providers
Community Assistance Programs, a Chicago-based nonprofit providing employment training and job placement, typically has to wait several months for payment fr...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) - An Athens, Illinois, man, Christopher Wagy, 28, was sentenced on June 9, 2026, to 28 years in prison for sexual exploitation of a...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday signed SB3365 into law, a sweeping Medicaid omnibus bill aimed at strengthening Illinois’ hea...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Advocates, Patients File Lawsuit to Block ‘Medical Aid in Dying’ Law in Illinois
A federal lawsuit filed last week seeks to block an Illinois law allowing doctors to help terminally ill patients end their own lives ahead of its Sept. 12 e...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
Today in History: June 16, Valentina Tereshkova becomes first woman in space
In 1858, accepting the Illinois Republican Party’s nomination for the U.S. Senate, Abraham Lincoln said the issue of slavery in the United States had to be...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Region: Northern Illinois
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Reunion
National Pontious FamilyA National Pontious family reunion will be held July 16-18 at the Quality Inn at 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., Vandalia, Illinois.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
College News
University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield released the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Former Illinois State Police sergeant sworn in as Bethalto deputy chief
Former Illinois State Police Sgt. Michael Hogan was sworn in as Bethalto’s deputy police chief after the village changed job requirements.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Illinois faces moderate risk of severe storms, strong tornadoes tomorrow
Illinois faces a rare moderate severe weather risk tomorrow, with strong to violent tornadoes and damaging winds possible.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Immigrant and undocumented students have become more fearful to go to school after heightened ICE enforcement and critical federal program rollbacks, Garcia...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker calls on Bears to specify what they want in stadium deal as Indiana remains bullish
The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga remains ongoing, but Illinois officials are playing things cautiously even as Indiana appears to be in the lead.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Birthright citizenship is before the Supreme Court. What Illinois families should know
A legal fight over American citizenship granted at birth has left immigrant families worried about what happens after a child is born in the U.S.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
School districts, trans kids pay for anti-trans lawsuits cropping up across U.S.
In the battle over Illinois' protections for trans students, the Trump administration has leveled federal investigations against several school districts tha...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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