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Heat index to possibly surpass 100 this weekend in Illinois. Here's the forecast

Hot, humid weather is expected this week in Illinois, with high heat indexes and scattered storms likely. Here's the forecast.

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.

Bothers await their mother as Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Jonathan Jackson try to tour South Loop ICE facility

The Reyes brothers, both members of the Illinois National Guard, came to the facility as U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jonathan Jackson tried to tour the building at 2245 S. Michigan Ave, where those detained on June 4 were sent text messages summoning them for a routine

Illinois football adds three-star pass rusher to Class of 2026

The 6-foot-2, 245-pounder is a three-star recruit from Suffield Academy. He chose the Illini over UConn and Temple, according to Illini Inquirer. He also had Power Four offers from West Virginia, Washington, Boston College, Wake Forest and Syracuse.

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.

Celebrate Pride in Chicago with these events, including fun runs, history tours, family picnics and more

Chicago's LGBTQ+ publication Windy City Times curated over 75 Pride Month events happening in Chicago this June. Here are a few to plan your month.

Illinois bridge deck patching project begins, lane closures expected

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced the commencement of a patching project on four bridge decks along Illinois 104 over Lake Sangchris, situ

Introducing the 2025 Daily Southtown Girls Soccer All-Area Team

Three from Lincoln-Way East and two from Providence, both supersectional qualifiers, lead first and second teams.

Person killed in Hammond house fire

HAMMOND, Ill. (WAND) - A person was killed in a house fire in Hammond Tuesday morning. The Piatt County Coroner's Office confirmed the death and said the case is being investigated by the Illinois State Fire Marshall, the Piatt County Sheriff’s Department and the Piatt County Coroner’s Office.

Juneteenth is this week. Will banks in Illinois be open?

Juneteenth is coming up, which means many businesses will be closed. Find out if banks in Illinois will be open.

Man stabbed on CTA Red Line train in Uptown

The man, 36, was stabbed during a fight on the train early Tuesday, Chicago police said. He was taken to Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in fair condition.

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 Gov. JB Pritzker says he wasn’t among Midwest officials on alleged Minnesota shooter’s lists

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said Monday his name was not among those of Midwestern officials kept on lists by the 57-year-old man charged with assassinating the Democratic leader of the Minnesota House and her husband.

Illinois lawmakers strengthen law requiring hospital care for sexual assault survivors

The bill’s passage comes a year after APM Reports revealed that dozens of hospitals violated the 49-year-old law.

At Home files for bankruptcy. What does it mean for 9 Illinois stores?

Houseware chain At Home reportedly filed for bankruptcy, following a recent nationwide pattern. Could Illinois locations be affected?

Pritzker signs $55.1B state budget reliant on $700M of new taxes

Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump’s budget management.

Several Michigan Democrats included in Minnesota suspect’s papers

It wasn’t immediately clear if the Michigan officials’ names were featured in a potential target list or simply mentioned in documents written by Vance Boelter, the suspect.

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 football flips Oklahoma State commit, Class of 2026 edge rusher

The 6-foot-1.5, 230-pounder, who had been committed to Oklahoma State since February, comes in as the No. 75 edge rusher in the Class of 2026 by 247Sports. He recorded 52 tackles, 9.0 tackles for loss and 6.0 sacks, while also playing running back during his junior season.

Trump calls Pritzker 'worst in the country,' claims Chicago is 'overrun by criminals'

Donald Trump called JB Pritzker the "worst (governor) in the county" during a press conference today. Here's what to know.

Illinois lawmakers ‘shaken’ by shootings

SAFETY CALL: The Illinois State Police is working with Gov. JB Pritzker and top legislative leaders to offer increased security after the horrific news that two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses were gunned down, killing that state’s former House speaker.

Herff Jones to close Champaign facility, expand operations in Arcola

Herff Jones, a prominent name in graduation and achievement products, has announced plans to expand its operations in Arcola as part of a broader initiative to

Green Street: 2025-26 Illini women's basketball Player Profiles — Naomi Benson

Illinois freshman forward Naomi Benson moved in this past week.

Will a 50-Cent Fee Stop Sports Bettors From Betting?

A survey conducted by Covers suggests the decision by DraftKings and FanDuel to impose a 50-cent fee in Illinois could affect sports betting behavior.

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

What’s That Building? Architectural tour of the Lakefront Trail: North Side

This spectacular asset flows past so many great spots, WBEZ’s Reset needed to split its lakefront architectural guide in two. Last year, we toured the southern portion from the South Shore Cultural Center at 79th Street to the Navy Pier Flyover. We pick up on the North Side to where the trail ends at Ardmore Avenue.

National Football Foundation chapter honors athletes in annual brunch June 22 in West Lafayette

Americans, dedicated community servants, talented media members, a college athletics director, a Navy pilot and a multitude of high school standouts.

Fisher to join Lincoln Prairie Conference in 2026

The 2025-26 school year will be the last one for Fisher in the Heart of Illinois Conference. Area... Matt Daniels is sports editor at The News-Gazette. His email is [email protected], and you can follow him on Twitter ( @mdaniels_NG ).

Man killed, 3 children and woman injured in Effingham crash

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WAND) - A man was killed and a family including three children were injured in a head-on crash Sunday.

Editorial: Illinois is right to join the fight against genetic data exploitation

As the lawsuit spells out, 23andMe has quite a bit of “immutable” — meaning unchanging — personal data. For anyone unfamiliar with how it worked, 23andMe sold kits to customers who wanted a variety of genetic testing services, from tracing their ancestry to identifying predispositions to health issues.

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?

‘We Can Rally Around This Pope’: Chicagoans Cheer Leo XIV Amid Nation’s Deepening Divides

The American pope is pointing others to Christ by first attracting them through his relatability — including his love of baseball.