Illinois

Department of Justice sues Pritzker, Raoul over law barring federal immigration actions at courthouses

Department of Justice sues Pritzker, Raoul over law bar...

WGLT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The law bars immigration enforcement from taking place inside or within 1,000 fe...

'IBPOOPN' and 'ICUP' among 550 license plates rejected by Illinois secretary of state

'IBPOOPN' and 'ICUP' among 550 license plates rejected ...

WGLT, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ still praised some of the “inflammatory, p...

What’s the state of the research landscape?

What’s the state of the research landscape?

News Bureau, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Academic research is a public good that reflects American values, says Universit...

State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop local food-sharing networks

State grants allow small Illinois farmers to develop lo...

Capitol News Illinois, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Local food system grants will return in 2026 with $4 million in funding.

New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protections begin

New laws: Illinois’ grocery tax to end, aquifer protect...

Capitol News Illinois, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

More than 300 laws will take effect on Jan. 1.

Q&A with Baltazar Enríquez: Perspectives from Little Village Community Council President

Q&A with Baltazar Enríquez: Perspectives from Little Vi...

ILLN, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Baltzar Enríquez was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and moved to Chicago at the age ...

Review: Holiday Cookies Vape by Select

Review: Holiday Cookies Vape by Select

Illinois News Joint, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and cannabis brands are celebrating. Cu...

Aroma Grow to host New Year’s Eve Party

Aroma Grow to host New Year’s Eve Party

Illinois News Joint, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Looking for a chill environment for New Year’s Eve? Aroma Grow Store is schedule...

Review: Mango and Cocoa Prerolls by Spliff Society

Review: Mango and Cocoa Prerolls by Spliff Society

Illinois News Joint, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Spliff Society has come out of the gate swinging with six different preroll opti...

Ag sector alarm bells are going off

Ag sector alarm bells are going off

IPM Newsroom, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Illinois Newsroom - There are big warning signs in agriculture right now. And ma...

MTD pursues plan to expand bus service following passage of state transit funding bill

MTD pursues plan to expand bus service following passag...

IPM Newsroom, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Illinois Newsroom - Funding from the state transit bill will enable the Champaig...

Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for biggest blowout in Braggin’ Rights rivalry

Wagler powers No. 20 Illinois past Missouri 91-48 for b...

IPM Newsroom, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Illinois Newsroom - The largest previous margin of victory in the series, which ...

217 Today: From ‘Grinchmas’ to chestnut roasts, these rural towns make the holidays central to their economy

217 Today: From ‘Grinchmas’ to chestnut roasts, these r...

IPM Newsroom, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Illinois Newsroom - In today’s deep dive, some rural towns are known for their h...

Department of Justice sues Illinois for withholding voter data

Department of Justice sues Illinois for withholding vot...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Illinois for not turning over voter data...

Illinois rejects over 550 offensive license plate requests for 2025

Illinois rejects over 550 offensive license plate reque...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has revealed the official 2025 lis...

Six Chicago gang members indicted by federal grand jury for murders, robberies, and carjackings

Six Chicago gang members indicted by federal grand jury...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

A federal grand jury has indicted six alleged members of the Chicago Faceworld s...

Blue Christmas service in Rockford offers support for grieving families

Blue Christmas service in Rockford offers support for g...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Rockford Urban Ministries hosted its Fourth Annual Blue Christmas Service today....

Rockford veterans' center achieves nonprofit status, expands services

Rockford veterans' center achieves nonprofit status, ex...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Home Front eight-one-five Veterans Center hosted a holiday party this afternoon,...

Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part of a 'Golden Fleet'

Trump announces plans for new Navy 'battleship' as part...

CIProud.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy ...

Post family's faith fuels miraculous recovery after crash

Post family's faith fuels miraculous recovery after crash

CIProud.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The Post family, who were in a horrific crash in McDonough County, have found st...

South Peoria home suffers $60K arson damage, no injuries

South Peoria home suffers $60K arson damage, no injuries

CIProud.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Someone intentionally set a fire to a South Peoria home, causing $60,000 in dama...

US stocks hold near their records after the government reports surprisingly strong economic growth

US stocks hold near their records after the government ...

CIProud.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are holding near their record levels and Treasury yields ...

Schaumburg family launches campaign to retain access to daughter's medical marijuana

Schaumburg family launches campaign to retain access to...

Daily Herald, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

A Schaumburg family whose daughter inspired Illinois’ Ashley’s Law in 2018 has l...

Boys wrestling: Rappa brothers shine for Rolling Meadows at 70th Berman Classic

Boys wrestling: Rappa brothers shine for Rolling Meadow...

Daily Herald, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Three-sport stars -- twin brothers Josh and John Rappa -- were too much for the ...

Districts 15, 33 losing federal funding for key supplemental programs

Districts 15, 33 losing federal funding for key supplem...

Daily Herald, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The federal government is pulling the plug on a grant program providing funds to...

Five holiday high school basketball tournaments to check out

Five holiday high school basketball tournaments to chec...

Daily Herald, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

This edition of the High Five looks at five holiday high school basketball tourn...

DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holiday gifts

DIY crafters flock to makerspaces to create custom holi...

Daily Herald, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Makerspaces are experiencing a surge in activity this holiday season as people l...

West Suburban Medical Center owners in legal dispute with Pipeline, a previous owner

West Suburban Medical Center owners in legal dispute w...

Wednesday Journal - Oak Park, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The future of West Suburban Medical Center is looking more uncertain than ever ...

Morris Theatre Guild to host auditions for its production of ‘Steel Magnolias’

Morris Theatre Guild to host auditions for its producti...

Shaw Media Local, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The Morris Theatre Guild will hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias” on Jan. 4 and...

Officials in Will, Kendall counties anticipate challenge to law blocking ICE arrests at courthouses

Officials in Will, Kendall counties anticipate challeng...

Shaw Media Local, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

The top prosecutor in Kendall County said “usurping federal authority is always ...

Sauk Valley’s favorite brews: A guide to the best coffee shops

Sauk Valley’s favorite brews: A guide to the best coffe...

Shaw Media Local, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Check out these three local businesses that were voted Sauk Valley's favorite pl...

Sycamore announces 2026 meeting schedule

Sycamore announces 2026 meeting schedule

Shaw Media Local, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

With the end of the year in sight, Sycamore city officials have prepared a calen...

Photos: Daily Chronicle, best news and feature images from 2025

Photos: Daily Chronicle, best news and feature images f...

Shaw Media Local, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:53

Check out some of the top news and feature pictures captured Daily Chronicle pho...

Illini legend Dee Brown talks Braggin' Rights rivalry

Illini legend Dee Brown talks Braggin' Rights rivalry

WCIA.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois Basketball legend Dee Brown sat down with WCI...

8-year-old Mattoon girl designs NFL QB's cleat for a good cause

8-year-old Mattoon girl designs NFL QB's cleat for a go...

WCIA.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) -- An 8-year-old Mattoon girl, who uses art therapy to cope...

'People said let's do it;' Ebertfest co-founder talks festival finale

'People said let's do it;' Ebertfest co-founder talks f...

WCIA.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) -- Chaz Ebert, co-founder of Ebertfest and Roger Ebert’s ...

Illini cruise to third-straight Braggin' Rights win

Illini cruise to third-straight Braggin' Rights win

WCIA.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

ST. LOUIS (WCIA) -- Illinois defended the Braggin' Rights trophy for the third-s...

WEATHER NOW: Warm weather ahead, but it won't last past the weekend

WEATHER NOW: Warm weather ahead, but it won't last past...

WCIA.com, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

A look at the forecast for the week ahead.

Bears conducting preliminary testing on site for potential new stadium in Hammond, Ind., report says

Bears conducting preliminary testing on site for potent...

WGN-TV, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

Less than a week after Chicago Bears President and CEO Kevin Warren wrote an ope...

Third suspect charged in brutal CTA bus attack on 62-year-old man

Third suspect charged in brutal CTA bus attack on 62-ye...

WGN-TV, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

Lyndale Roberts Jr., 18, was charged with one felony count of aggravated battery...

IDPH: Dog tests positive for rabies after biting person; first Illinois case since 1994

IDPH: Dog tests positive for rabies after biting person...

WGN-TV, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

CHICAGO — A dog in Chicago recently tested positive for rabies after biting a pe...

Man accused of robbing Frankfort gas station at knifepoint

Man accused of robbing Frankfort gas station at knifepoint

WGN-TV, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:52

CHICAGO — A man is in custody this week after authorities say he allegedly held ...

State Week: Illinois wants to hold ICE accountable

WGLT, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:15

The first Illinois Accountability Commission public meeting took place this week...

Oklahoma City bombing lead prosecutor Joseph Hartzler dead at 75

Oklahoma City bombing lead prosecutor Joseph Hartzler d...

WGLT, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:15

Attorney General Janet Reno chose Hartzler to lead the prosecution team followin...

As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls, capacity prices rise again

As state regulators warn of impending energy shortfalls...

Capitol News Illinois, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:15

A new state regulator report projects Illinois will face energy shortages beginn...

Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric rate hike requests

Regulators strike millions from Ameren, ComEd electric ...

Capitol News Illinois, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:15

Regulators approve reduced rates for major electric utilities after they overspe...

More than a holiday tradition: Reindeer are a way of life at the Hardy ranch in Rantoul

More than a holiday tradition: Reindeer are a way of li...

IPM Newsroom, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:14

Illinois Newsroom - Around the holidays, reindeer become a familiar sight: on ca...

217 Today: More than a holiday tradition, reindeer are a way of life at the Hardy ranch in Rantoul

217 Today: More than a holiday tradition, reindeer are ...

IPM Newsroom, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:14

Illinois Newsroom - In today’s deep dive, what’s the best part of meeting reinde...

Illinois community schools grant terminated by Trump administration

Illinois community schools grant terminated by Trump ad...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:14

The Trump administration is ending the Community Schools grant for Illinois, eff...

Galena man faces federal drug charges, including firearm possession

Galena man faces federal drug charges, including firear...

Illinois News | MyStateline | WTVO, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:14

A Galena man faces federal drug charges after an investigation in Jo Daviess Cou...