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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?

The federal government could shut down this week. Here's what that means for Illinois

The federal government will shut down if a funding bill is not passed by the end of Friday. Illinois has over 40,000 federal civilian employees who could be working with pay, working without pay, or furloughed with no income. A possible government shutdown is looming.

‘Something should be done’: Illinois Democratic lawmakers hear from public frustrated about President Donald Trump’s initiatives

Although Democrats are out of power in D.C., anxious Illinoisans want lawmakers to step up to block Donald Trump initiatives.

Big Ten Tournament preview: Illinois heads to Indy on a roll, while Northwestern sneaks into field

February, Illinois finished the regular season with three straight convincing victories entering this week’s Big Ten Tournament.

Pritzker to speak to New Hampshire Democrats about dangers of second Trump administration

Gov. JB Pritzker has not yet announced whether he'll seek a third term, and he has consistently tamped down talk of his presidential aspirations. But for now, he is depicting himself as a leader of the Democratic resistance against President Donald Trump.

Cook County clerk Monica Gordon announces new DEI initiatives

In a news conference marking 100 days in office, Cook County Clerk Monica Gordon said the increase in requests for birth certificates and marriage licenses likely indicates growing worry among immigrants and same-sex couple about legal protections.

New Surveys Show Signs of Progress in Illinois’ Teacher Shortage

The Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools each released findings Monday which showed, for the first time in several years, that the state is seeing some improvements in the number of educator hires.

Illinois schools turn to retirees, substitutes, outsourcing & state grants to combat prolonged teacher shortage

From hiring retired educators to adjusting class offerings, Illinois schools are relying on a variety of short-term, innovative measures to cope with a prolonged and critical statewide

Multiple million-dollar Illinois Lottery prizes remain unclaimed

An Illinois Lottery player has less than two weeks remaining to claim a $100,000 prize, one of several high-value prizes left unclaimed.

Ameren seeking linemen

If you are looking for a career that involves working outdoors, Ameren Illinois may have what you are looking for. The utility is seeking linemen (and women). They work in

Good Morning, Illini Nation: A look at Illinois' potential Big Ten tournament opponents

Kasparas Jakucionis and the Illini could see Ohio State guard John Mobley Jr. and the Buckeyes again this week. Scott Richey covers college basketball for The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @srrichey ).

Tipsheet: Illini regain their swagger with winning streak ahead of postseason play

Illinois is feeling better about its NCAA Tournament chances after closing its regular season with three victories.

Republican plan for 'school choice' is just a scheme for private school vouchers

The Educational Choice for Children Act would benefit private and religious schools and higher-income families.

Trump delays Mexico, Canada tariffs under USMCA

President Donald Trump temporarily suspended across-the-board 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada until April 2.

The Democrats’ Authenticity Trap

The 2024 election was supposed to be a brutal wake-up call for Democrats. Donald Trump won the election by taking advantage of alternative media and building a campaign on viral moments. MAGA had (and has) the most powerful cable channel, the most popular podcast, and the most hyperactive social media site.

I'm a product manager who's worked at Uber, Amazon, and Meta. I always advise junior employees to be the dumbest person in the room.

Shailesh Chauhan, a Meta product manager, says he learned to say no, including to managers.

Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie to Undergo Renovations; Temporary Downtown Satellite Opens in July

The Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie is closing for major renovations, with a temporary location opening downtown.

PHOTO GALLERY: Illinois men's basketball vs. Purdue

Illinois freshman forward Will Riley signals a made three-pointer just before halftime of Friday night’s Big Ten showdown against No. 18 Purdue at State Farm Center in Champaign

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.

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.