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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.

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 man arrested after fatal Saline County shooting

A suspect was arrested in connection to a shooting that killed a man in Saline County on Sunday, authorities said.

Illinois State Treasurer's Office to auction unclaimed treasures online

The Illinois State Treasurer's Office is set to auction a variety of unclaimed property items online from June 13 through June 22.The auction will feature a di

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs $55.2B budget into law

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the $55.2 billion budget for the state that was passed by lawmakers at the end of their spring session.

Letters: Why not pose a ballot question to Illinois voters about sanctuary state status?

In December 2023, the Chicago City Council voted against a parliamentary move to consider a nonbinding referendum on whether the city should continue to be a sanctuary city. The mayor and his allies prevented a vote on the referendum itself. Let the voters decide. What are elected officials afraid of?

Stroll Then Swim on This Beach Hike in Illinois That’s Perfect for Summer

Explore more than 18 miles of epic waterfront on the Chicago Lakefront Trail in Illinois.

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.

'No thrones, no crowns, no kings': Crowd over 1,000 makes feelings known to Trump administration

No Kings organizer Joshua Leingang criticized a recent visit to Springfield by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

2025 IHSA baseball state finals recap: Illinois crowns Class 3A, 4A state champions

Highlights, recap from the 2025 IHSA Class 3A and Class 4A baseball state championship games in Joliet, Illinois.

Illinois AG Kwame Raoul Wins Court Injunction Against President Trump's Executive Order on Elections

Illinois AG has obtained a preliminary injunction against Trump's election executive order, citing Congressional authority over elections.

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.

Who could join Illinois' 2026 class?

Donovan Catholic (N.J.) offensive lineman Kai Pritchard, left, is among the top targets for fifth-year Illinois coach Bret Bielema and his staff on the recruiting trail as Illini look to build on their 18 commitments they currently have in the 2026 class.

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.

Pride celebrations take over the strip in downtown Carbondale

Carbondale's downtown Strip will be filled with rainbow flags, music, and celebration this Saturday as the Southern Illinois Pride Collective hosts its annual pride event with an all new name

Napoleon named Illinois pitching coach

Illinois hired Dillon Napoleon as its new pitching coach Friday. The Wilmette native was named 2025 Conference USA Assistant Coach of the Year at Western Kentucky. CHAMPAIGN...

Second NU alum announces congressional bid for Illinois’ 8th District

Northwestern alum has entered the race for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, which spans the suburbs just west of Evanston, including Schaumburg, Elgin and parts of Des Plaines. Dan Tully (Weinberg ’13),

Calls to the Illinois domestic violence hotline were up again in 2024

The increase in calls was largely driven by a lack of safe housing for survivors, according to a new report from the group that operates the hotline.

Evaluating the Value of Classic Matchboxes

Classic matchboxes have fascinated collectors and enthusiasts for decades.

Gov. JB Pritzker gives opening statement on Illinois sanctuary laws in cqongressional hearing

Gov. JB Pritzker gives his opening statement as he testifies before a Congressional committee Thursday about Illinois' sanctuary laws, TRUST Act, and policies on undocumented immigrants.

Is It Bad to Till Your Soil? Here's What Garden Experts Say

Preparing a seedbed. “Tilling helps prepare a uniform seedbed,” says Enroth. This makes it easier to plant seeds directly in the soil. In a no-till system, there may be debris left from previous vegetation, which makes direct seeding more difficult.

Illinois Bars Trump Admin From Using Residents’ Medical Data in Autism Registry

The governor issued an executive order after the NIH announced plans to use the proposed database to discover a

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.

Did you get a text from the Illinois DMV about outstanding tickets? It's a scam

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning to vehicle owners about a new type of phishing scam. Find out how to protect yourself.

Three Predictions: Illinois, Brock Williams, USC

Illinois, Auburn and Ole Miss are the top contenders for the big tight end out of Illinois. North Carolina is lurking while Notre Dame has fallen off in the recruitment. The official visit to Illinois is the only one he’s taken so far but dates are locked in for Auburn, Ole Miss and North Carolina trips.

Trump effect hits Illinois budget

That’s a drop in the bucket, however, compared to other states. California, for example, has a $12 billion gap (3.72 percent of its total budget). Iowa has a $900 million gap (9.73 percent of its total budget). And Indiana has a $2 billion gap (4.55 percent of its total budget).

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.

Scattered showers return to Central Illinois

The forecast becomes murkier as we head toward the end of the week into the weekend. Some models are consistent with scattered showers while others only paint a random shower or two at times. Two things are more certain over the next seven days: a big warm-up this weekend into early next week and little or no chance of severe storms.

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Offer out to 2026 guard

Lucas Morillo checks essentially every box for Illinois. So it's not a surprise to see the Class of 2026 guard pop as one of the Illini's newest recruiting targets. As for those boxes ... Positional size?

Will there be cicadas at the 2025 Memorial Tournament in Columbus? Probably not.

Periodical cicadas do not travel very far, likely less than half of a mile from where they emerge, according to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. That means Dublin, around 60 miles away from Greene County, is likely safe from the cicada swarm.

Daywatch: Johnson proposal would put requirements on new industrial developments

Good morning, Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson will push forward this spring an ordinance designed to reform land-use policies that environmentalists say for decades led to pollution in Black and Latino communities.

My Turn | Higher ed funding formula shouldn’t leave UI behind

The University of Illinois would gain the least, and could very well lose the most, for a very long time under a proposed new funding formula for the state’s public

Illinois nonprofit launches digital campaign opposing new taxes

A grassroots organization has launched a digital campaign to voice opposition to the news that there could be newly proposed taxes on services in Illinois.

Ranking 5 best Kasparas Jakucionis destinations in 2025 NBA Draft

2025 NBA Draft profile: Kasparas Jakucionis — strengths, play style, and top destinations for the rising Lithuanian basketball star.

Then and Now: Adlai Stevenson in Spokane

With less than a month to go in the 1952 presidential election, Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson, the governor of Illinois, landed his chartered plane in Spokane for a stump speech Oct. 15, 1952.