Local

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker mocks his weight, tells TV host Jimmy Kimmel he’s undecided on third term

Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said Thursday night he has not made up his mind on seeking a third term and demurred on a 2028 presidential run in a light-hearted interview with TV host Jimmy Kimmel that featured the governor offering self-deprecating nicknames about his weight for Republican President Donald Trump to use.

3 Chicago buildings make Landmark Illinois's annual most endangered list

Landmarks Illinois is out with its annual list of 10 most endangered landmarks, including three locations in Chicago.

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Purdue basketball gives up 16-3 run to end game, lose to Illinois 88-80

Illinois closed the game on a 16-3 run, helped by some late free throws to put an end to Purdue's mini two-game winning streak.

Drake vs. Southern Illinois odds, prediction, time: 2025 Missouri Valley Tournament picks by proven model

SportsLine's model just revealed its college basketball picks for the Southern Illinois Salukis vs. Drake Bulldogs on Friday afternoon in the 2025 Arch Madness quarterfinals at the MVC Tournament

Illinois boys basketball Elite Eight: Brackets, schedule for 2025 IHSA supersectionals

See who's advanced to the supersectionals of the 2025 Illinois state high school boys basketball playoffs. Elite Eight games are Monday, March 10.

Southern Illinois faces Illinois State on 4-game home slide

Southern Illinois aims to end its 4-game home slide with a victory against Illinois State. Saturday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.

Braden Smith's near triple-double not enough as Purdue basketball falls at Illinois

Purdue led by 10 in the second half, but the Boilermakers went ice cold down the stretch, just as Illinois was heating up.

Purdue basketball player says family subject of racist comments at Illinois

Illinois defeated Purdue in Friday's final regular season game. What happened away from the court was more upsetting for Trey Kaufman-Renn.

Illinois rallies to beat No. 18 Purdue 88-80

Kasparas Jakucionis hit a 3-pointer with 40 seconds left to put Illinois ahead. the Illini rallied past No. 18 Purdue 88-80 on Friday night.

Illinois roars back — with huge assist from crowd — to beat No. 18 Purdue 88-80 in regular-season finale

You already guessed the answer. On a bonkers Friday night at State Farm Center, Illinois came back to beat the No. 18 Boilermakers 88-80, ending a five-game losing streak in the series. There can’t have been a louder gym all season. We’re just going to have to call it a tie for first with wherever else.

Pritzker wants Illinois to be latest state to ban cellphones in classroom

Pritzker proposed legislation during his State of the State speech in February that would call for banning cellphones during classroom learning time. However, his proposal would not ban cellphones in school entirely, meaning students may still be allowed to use their devices between classes. Private schools would not be included in the ban.

What's next for Illinois flag after statewide vote produces overwhelming winner?

After weeks of voting amongst 14 total choices, the Illinois public has decided to keep the state’s flag the same. But what happens next? Earlier this year, the public had the chance to vote on 10 new designs — finalists from more than 5,

Illinois' largest fireworks show cancelled for 2025, village board says

The suburb of Itasca, located in DuPage County, will not host their iconic fireworks show in 2025, according to a village press release. The fireworks celebration, held at Hamilton Lakes Business Park, has taken place for nearly three decades.

Illinois’ emergency reserves lowest in nation

Illinois is dead last of the 50 states in its ability to handle a financial crisis. It couldn’t last a month. The rainy-day fund that should be its primary reserve, and that Gov. J.B. Pritzker lauded himself for refilling,

Illinois reports 8.3% drop in overdose deaths, first decline in five years

Overdose drug deaths in Illinois have declined by 8.3% according to new data released by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Illinois voters favor current state flag, reject proposals for redesign

Illinois residents voted to keep the existing state flag design in a contest aimed at updating and replacing the flag.

Trump administration nominates U.S. Attorney for Southern Illinois federal court

A former U.S. Attorney of the Southern District of Illinois has been named Interim U.S Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois.

Terminated federal employees in Illinois respond to DOGE, mass layoffs

It’s disorienting. And it just makes me feel like what I was doing didn’t matter,” says fired worker Abbey Hays.

Illinois football lands third in-state high school commitment for Class of 2026

Olney East Richland offensive lineman Casey Thomann announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini on Tuesday. The 6-foot-7, 300-pound tackle is a three-star recruit in the Class of 2026. He chose Illinois over Iowa, Iowa State, Nebraska and Northwestern, among others.

March Madness is projected to have just one Illinois school: How that can easily change

Does any other college basketball team from the Land of Lincoln have a shot at the NCAA Tournament? It's more likely than some of the projections might lead you to believe.

US Department of Justice Targets New Illinois Law Requiring Nonprofits to Post Leadership Demographics

Now, Attorney General Pam Bondi is seeking to join the legal fight, in alignment with President Donald Trump’s mission to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion practices designed to end discrimination and lift underrepresented groups.

Don't expect Illinois' 'truth-in-sentencing' law to disappear anytime soon, advocates say

Advocates pushing to repeal Illinois’ so-called “truth-in-sentencing” law are urging patience as they navigate competing bills through a General Assembly that’s still politically wary of voting on sweeping criminal justice reforms.

Legislative leaders urge Illinois GOP congressional delegation to vote against Medicaid cuts

More than 3 million Illinoisans rely on Medicaid for healthcare, but President Donald Trump plans to slash federal matching funds. Democratic lawmakers know the expected cuts could force Illinois to generate an extra $3 billion for keep people covered.

Illinois Farm Bureau worries about Trump tariffs as planting season approaches

The head of the Illinois Farm Bureau is urging the federal government to walk back tariffs that could damage the agriculture sector.

Illinois tradeswomen advocate for workforce diversity improvements

Women currently make up 5% of the Illinois building trades workforce, but advocates hope to see lawmakers address systemic barriers to higher wages and quality jobs.

Trump's latest tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China have Illinois businesses facing 'scary times'

From breweries to farms, businesses are bracing for higher costs as well as product and supply chain disruptions — and the hits could impact what consumers pay.

How Illinois’ Kendall Bostic changed her mindset — and helped turn around the program in 4 record-setting years

Kendall Bostic broke the Illinois record for career rebounds this season. But her impact runs deeper as the Illini enter the postseason.

Illinois lawmakers push bill to ban food additives linked to health risks

State lawmakers are pushing a bill to ban food additives that have been linked to cancer and behavioral issues, but there is a debate over who should regulate it.

Illinois congressman expects 'attack on Chicago' at Johnson hearing

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), the only Illinois congressman on the panel, said the hearing could turn into "an attack on Chicago."

Brush fire burns 10 acres near transmission lines in McHenry County, Illinois

Experts say climate change is impacting conditions that will increase the risk for such fires moving forward. Tara Molina reports.

Illinois Art Station joins Normal’s cultural arts portfolio

The town accepted the donation of the arts nonprofit's land, building and assets in a unanimous council vote Monday night, and will operate programs out of the Vernon Avenue facility beginning in April.

Illinois representatives to skip President Trump’s address to Congress

Illinois Reps. Mike Quigley, Jan Schakowsky and Sean Casten won’t be attending President Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday evening.

Illinois' Brad Underwood keeping his head down as madness of college sports swirls around him

Congressional hearing? What Congressional hearing? All the Illini men's basketball team's coach knows is that the next game is coming.