How a Telecom Expense Audit Can Improve Vendor Accountability
How a Telecom Expense Audit Can Improve Vendor Accountability
The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Modern Android Apps
The Role of AI & Machine Learning in Modern Android Apps
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.
Elmhurst History Museum debuts new outdoor performance space
The Elmhurst History Museum celebrates its new performance space this summer with a new 4th Fridays Concert Series, special performances.
2025 NBA Mock Draft: Nets take Illinois F Will Riley with 19th pick
The Brooklyn Nets are projected to take Illinois forward Will Riley with the 19th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, per ESPN.
Illinois interchange law delayed, but risks for banks remain
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, signed a bill that delays the implementation of the interchange law for a year while banks fight it in court.
Royal Ascot: Illinois faces seven rivals in Gold Cup
Ante-post favourite Illinois headlines eight declarations for Thursday's Gold Cup at Royal Ascot. His trainer Aidan O’Brien has won the two-and-a-half-mile highlight a record nine times, with four-time winner Yeats and dual hero Kyprios among those to fly the Ballydoyle flag.
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
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?
Greek guard Neoklis Avdalas makes decision on 2025 NBA draft before deadline
Greek guard Neoklis Avdalas reportedly withdrew from the 2025 NBA draft ahead of the deadline on Sunday at 5 p.m. EDT.
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.
Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials
An internal memo and emails show that Medicaid officials unsuccessfully sought to block the data transfer, citing legal and ethical concerns.
Letters: Government’s reversal on COVID-19 shots for pregnant women is alarming
How can we expect pregnant women to trust clinicians if we recommend vaccines that they may not be allowed to access?
'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.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan hit with 7.5 years in corruption scheme
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was sentenced Friday to 7.5 years in prison following his conviction in a federal corruption
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.
Find out where 'No Kings' protests are happening around Illinois today
"No Kings" protests have been organized nationwide in response to a massive military parade in Washington, D.C.
Project to mitigate flooding in the Bangs Lake area in Wauconda officially breaks ground
The Bangs Lake Outfall Improvement Project officially broke ground earlier this month and will include more than 4,000 feet of stream upgrades.
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.
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.
Elgin ranked No. 5 for best place to live in Illinois by U.S. News & World Report
Steve Thoren, known locally as “Mr. Elgin,” has always known his hometown is a great place to live, and now everyone else knows it as well thanks to U.S. News & World Report listing the city as No. 5 on its annual Best Places to Live in Illinois.
Editorial: The sad application of justice in the Michael Madigan saga
At age 83, Michael Madigan will spend more than six years in prison at least. A brutal cap to his fall, but that doesn’t make it unjust.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison After Conviction in Landmark Corruption Case
U.S. District Judge John Blakey handed down the sentence Friday, four months after the former Illinois House speaker was convicted of 10 felony corruption charges.
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
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.
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...
Texas police misuse Illinois data to track woman over abortion care, Giannoulias condemns
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is speaking out after Texas police illegally accessed Illinois license plate reader data to track down a woman.“Last week w
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),
Illinois Secretary of State Takes Action After Alleged Misuse of License Plate Data in Abortion Case
Illinois Secretary of State acts to prevent misuse of license plate data after Texas police tracked a woman involved in an abortion case.
Illinois' Sports Betting Tax Means All Bets Are Off
Illinois has the second-largest sports betting market in the country; the state stands to lose a great deal by imposing this tax. Sports betting stocks nosedived shortly after the budget's passage. FanDuel has already announced a new 50-cent transaction fee is coming to each bet, starting September 1. DraftKings "anticipates taking action" soon.
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