Illinois first lady donates $500K to Dr. Amy Acton after Ramaswamy attack ad
After a Vivek Ramaswamy attack ad debuted against Dr. Amy Acton in the Ohio governor's race, Illinois' first lady has donated $500K to Acton's...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
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Thousands of new manufacturing jobs, new training academy coming to Chicago suburb
The jobs, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said, are part of Hyundai's plans for new trailer manufacturing facilities including two in Will County.
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Gas Prices Jump Overnight In Five States After Trouble At Exxon Refinery
Gas prices jumped overnight in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois after trouble at ExxonMobil’s Joliet refinery, an analyst said.
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Data centers will cost ComEd $3 billion, but consumer groups worry Illinois households will be on the hook
The projected costs were revealed in expert testimony filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission, and it also showed the utility has only col...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Gridley farmer to receive leadership award
Enid Schlipf of Gridley will be honored with the Torch Leadership Award by the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation for his long-standi...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Chicagoland high school football rankings: Get Mike McGraw’s Top 25 for opening round of playoffs
Mount Carmel and Hersey delivered statement wins before the opening round of the Illinois High School Association's expanded football playoffs.
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Illinois man accused of recording underage girls faces separate charges in neighboring county
An Oswego man facing charges for allegedly recording underage girls in a Yorkville banquet hall changing area also faces separate charges tied...
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Aqua Illinois announces $40 million of infrastructure investments throughout Kankakee County
Aqua Illinois announces $40 million of infrastructure investments throughout Kankakee County
Oct 22, 2026Open source
Billionaire Democrats rush to Keisha Lance Bottoms’ aid in final stretch
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker are sending $1 million each to Keisha Lance Bottoms' campaign for Georgi...
Oct 21, 2026Open source
3 injured in condo complex fire in McHenry, Illinois Three people were injured and a garage was destroyed i...
Three people were injured and a garage was destroyed in a fire at a condo complex on Wednesday morning in northwest suburban McHenry.
Oct 21, 2026Open source
3 in custody after teen shot, killed in Bellwood A teenage boy was shot and killed in west suburban Bellwoo...
A teenage boy was shot and killed in west suburban Bellwood, Illinois, police said. Three people are in custody.
Oct 21, 2026Open source
William Shatner to play heavy metal concert at a St. Petersburg bar
The ‘Star Trek’ actor, who covers Ozzy and Metallica, has an original album coming out.
Oct 21, 2026Open source
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