Inside Illinois’ Efforts to Court the Emerging Quantum Technology Industry
Illinois state officials are interested in attracting the nascent industry because of its potential for economic growth and positioning Illinois as a high-tech leader in the coming decades.
Introducing the 2025 Daily Southtown Girls Soccer All-Area Team
Three from Lincoln-Way East and two from Providence, both supersectional qualifiers, lead first and second teams.
Letters: Will a prison-bound Michael Madigan send a message to those in positions of trust?
The conviction and sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should give pause to those in positions of trust.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he wasn’t among Midwest officials on alleged Minnesota shooter’s lists
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday his name was not among those of Midwestern officials kept on lists by the 57-year-old man charged with assassinating the Democratic leader of the Minnesota House and her husband.
Illinois lawmakers strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors
The bill’s passage comes a year after APM Reports revealed that dozens of hospitals violated the 49-year-old law.
At Home files for bankruptcy. What does it mean for 9 Illinois stores?
Houseware chain At Home reportedly filed for bankruptcy, following a recent nationwide pattern. Could Illinois locations be affected?
State lawmakers go big on bills to advance nuclear power
Nuclear, one of the few electricity generation technologies with bipartisan backing, has gained traction in statehouses from Phoenix to Austin to
Six Men Charged in $1.5 Million Baccarat Cheating Scheme
The total was taken from over 10 casinos, including $700,000 from the Hard Rock Casino in Northern Indiana in 2023.
FanDuel & DraftKings Enact Transaction Fees In Illinois
In response to the new per-bet tax introduced by the legislature, the two largest online sportsbooks are charging users a per-bet fee.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House speaker, sentenced to 7.5 years in prison
In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine.
Ping, ping ping. Here’s what it’s like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science
Gensini is in a command vehicle that tracks and deploys the teams based on weather in real time. At times he has to rein in some enthusiastic chasers. So Northern Illinois meteorology student Katie Wargowsky radios a team deep inside a storm to find safety. Twice.
Rep. LaHood: Ending sanctuary city polices is in Illinois’ best interest
Rep. LaHood said he believes it is in the state’s best interest to end the policies, which is why he felt compelled to join the hearing.
Illinois and Candelari on course for Gold Cup showdown
O’Brien has also confirmed Coronation Cup hero Jan Brueghel, but Illinois is poised for a mouthwatering showdown with Graffard’s French raider, who announced himself at the top-level with a sublime performance at ParisLongchamp in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier.
Kingston Shaw shuts down recruitment after Illinois official visit
The New Year has brought positive change in for Kingston Shaw. The Orlando-area native made a verbal commitment to Illinois on January 1 and made the move to uber-talented The First Academy ahead of spring football, where his recruitment would continue.
Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes
Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.
Watch live: Gov. JB Pritzker testifies in front of congressional committee about Illinois' sanctuary policies
Gov. JB Pritzker will be joined by Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Gov. Kathy Houchul of New York for the hearing that begins at 9 a.m.
Six Flags unleashes demon’s wrath with new Rakshasa dive coaster
The backstory for the new Six Flags coaster finds Rakshasa whispering spine-tingling warnings to riders as they dangle at the cliffhanger precipice of the ride before the demon unleashes his wrath with a blood-curdling roar and sends them racing through his lair.
One national analyst believes that Notre Dame football will be a powerhouse going forward
While one season doesn’t define a program, it was eye-opening and enough to impress On3’s J.D. Pickell. He went on to say that he “doesn’t see a clear governor on Notre Dame” to becoming a powerhouse in college football.
Rep. Regan Deering: Illinois doesn’t need a bigger budget — it needs a better one
As the Illinois General Assembly prepares to pass a new budget, the Democratic majority is talking about new tax hikes and more spending.
Letters: Illinois must keep its promise and maintain evidence-based funding for schools
EBF isn’t just good policy. It’s also one of the most effective education investments Illinois has made in a generation.
See which Western Illinois athletes qualified for the IHSA boys state track meet
Boys track and field teams from Western Illinois went through sectional qualifying last week for the IHSA state championships, which start Thursday in Charleston. See who qualified here.
Waukegan Memorial Day Parade honors those who ‘gave all’
More than 200 people who paid tribute to fallen members of the military with the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday in downtown Waukegan.
What we know about Elias Rodriguez, the suspect in the DC shooting that killed 2 Israeli embassy workers
Rodriguez’s past activism and online presence, as well as a manifesto thought to have been written by him, all point to a young man driven by long-standing far-left beliefs and steeped in far-left
Glenview, plus Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, Glencoe, smooths way to electric vehicle charging
Glenview joined Electric Vehicle Readiness Program to prep for EV charging; Skokie, Evanston, Glencoe, Wilmette are members.
Braver Conversations | Red fish, blue fish
On April 29, the East-Central Illinois Alliance of Braver Angels held a “Fishbowl event” as part of their monthly meeting, held at the Champaign Public Library. ¶ In this format,
Morning Roundup: 3 out of state men charged with trespassing at vacant Pittsburgh school
Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 27: 3 out of state men charged with trespassing at vacant Pittsburgh school Pittsburgh police said three men traveled halfway across the country to break into an abandoned school Monday in the city’s Knoxville neighborhood.
Shower chances continue for the midweek
It was a pleasant Memorial Day for Central Illinois; but gloomier times unfortunately return as early as Tuesday.
IL bill could allow immigrants to become driving instructors
In the state, non U.S. citizens can apply for a special drivers license called a Temporary Visitor Drivers License or TVDL. Under the plan, anyone that's had a TVDL for at least two years can help teach the next generation the rules of the road.
Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Illinois
Customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their electric bills next month.
Paul Sullivan: Report on Cubs’ All-Star Game announcement raises many questions — but team stays quiet
The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is coming to Wrigley Field. Yeah, probably. It’s going to make the city a ton of money, promote tourism and give the world a true picture of our town. Um, hopefully.
Commentary: Stop the political theater and fix the broken immigration system
The greatness of this nation will further be elevated by fixing the immigration system that has been broken for too long. President Donald Trump’s latest executive order threatening to withhold funds from sanctuary cities and states while escalating the rhetoric on deportations without due process is simply un-American.
Illinois transfer and former Duke recruit commits to Wisconsin women's basketball
Shay Bollin, who spent the past two seasons at Illinois, is the fifth player coach Robin Pingeton has signed from the transfer portal.
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service
Transfer Spotlight: What Illinois is getting in Andrej Stojakovic
Andrej Stojakovic comes to Champaign as one of the center pieces of an Illini roster that with his presence, is now fully equipped to contend atop the Big Ten once again. He was the last missing puzzle piece — and a big one — to the Illini’s latest roster building venture.
Why are flags flying at half-staff this weekend in the U.S., Illinois?
Flags in Illinois and around the U.S. are flying at half-staff this weekend in honor of fallen firefighters. Under a proclamation from President Donald Trump, this weekend has been designated as National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day weekend, honoring firefighters who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, the White House said.
The patient expected a free checkup under the ACA. The bill was $1,430
Carmen Aiken thought their medical visit would be covered because the Affordable Care Act requires insurers to pay for a long list of preventive services.