Five Dead In Tragic East St. Louis Shootings Case
Illinois State Police probe East St. Louis shootings that killed five people; two 16-year-old suspects are in custody.
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State program will offer income-eligible older adults up to $40 in vouchers for the 2026 season, a $15 increase over last year.
Man shot during struggle with police near Effingham church dead, ISP confirms
Illinois State Police confirmed that the man who was shot after a struggle with police near an Effingham church is dead.
Illinois school funding gaps narrow, but property tax disparities remain
Illinois has increased school funding under its Evidence-Based Funding formula, but property tax disparities continue to divide rich and poor districts.
Illinois holds on to defeat Missouri in 12th Annual All-Star Game 1 MIN READ
HANNIBAL — The 12th Annual Missouri vs. Illinois All-Star Game gave graduating seniors one last chance to play the game they love on Saturday evening at Veterans Baseball Field.A large […]
Editorial: Springfield loves to pass new laws and regulations. But what about pruning the old ones?
Illinois state government has become very good at adding. Good government, however, also requires subtracting.
‘Grief is a beast’: Interventional care, palliative care. It’s time to consider bereavement care.
Illinois programs like Missing Pieces and Soaring Spirits International aim to help the bereaved with complex emotions through the grief process.
Illinois designates bumblebee species as official State Bee
The state of Illinois has chosen its official state bird, fish and a host of other creatures, and now the state has an official bee.
Illinois Senator opposes Shah Senate bid, cites 2015 Legionnaires’ outbreak
(WGME) Sen. Tammy Duckworth, from the state of Illinois, is publicly opposing Dr. Nirav Shah’s run for the U.S. Senate in Maine, citing his past performance as
Ill. State Rep. indicted in scheme to receive kickbacks, misusing campaign funds
Illinois State Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband face federal charges for an alleged $100,000 cash kickback and witness obstruction scheme.
State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Champaign, on the floor of the Illinois House in May 2025. (Jerry Nowicki / Capi...
Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch stopped short of calling on Ammons to resign from her seat but said he is temporarily removing her from “any and all House Democratic Caucus meetings, from all...
Illinois Secretary of State warns about high-powered e-bikes, launches safety campaign
Following a surge in e-bike popularity, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is encouraging parents to do their research before buying one for their...
Illinois 9 lane closures near Danvers to start July 13
Expect delays on Route 9 near Danvers starting July 13 as IDOT begins a resurfacing project expected to last about two months.
Illinois 250: True crime, gangsters, notorious cases, disasters and unexplained disappearances
A look back at the most infamous, shocking, blood-curdling or mysterious true crime stories from Illinois that captured the attention of the nation — and the world.
Illinois House GOP triggers committee investigation after federal indictment of Democratic Rep. Carol Ammons
The Illinois House is launching a committee to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons after the Urbana Democrat's indictment on federal fraud and obstruction charges.
How should schools use AI? Illinois is providing some guidance for teachers and districts.
Illinois school districts creating policies on artificial intelligence use in the classroom for teachers and students can now look to new guidance from the state board of education.
Illinois' assault weapons ban upheld by appeals court as U.S. Supreme Court mulls Cook County's prohibition
The Supreme Court likely will have the final say on whether there is a Constitutional right to possess assault weapons — and whether Illinois’ ban ultimately survives. The high court is on track to rule...
Illinois State Police make arrest in Olney, Ill., double homicide
An Olney, Illinois, man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred in that community, according to Illinois State Police.
Illinois crane company moving headquarters to Hammond, bringing 100 high-paying jobs
A crane company is moving its headquarters from Illinois across the state line to Northwest Indiana.
Illinois teen with muscular dystrophy gets wish to see dolphins granted in Key Largo
KEY LARGO, FLA. (WSVN) - For one remarkable day, an 18-year-old facing a life-threatening illness got to trade doctor’s appointments for an up close lookRead More
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
Illinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen voting
Illinois girl, 8, dies after being struck by lightning
An 8-year-old girl has died after she was struck by lightning while outside in the backyard of her home in LaSalle County over the Fourth of July weekend.
Illinois governor signs landmark AI regulation bill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed artificial intelligence legislation modeled after similar bills in California and New York on Monday.
Illinois among states seeing cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness that can cause explosive diarrhea
Some Illinois residents might find themselves running to the bathroom more often than usual this summer, amid higher numbers of cases of cyclosporiasis — an intestinal illness that can cause explosive diar...