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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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Illinois Residents Invited to Aid in Turkey Population Study Through Summer Surveys

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking volunteers for summer wild turkey brood surveys to assess the bird population and reproductive success.

FanDuel & DraftKings Enact Transaction Fees In Illinois

In response to the new per-bet tax introduced by the legislature, the two largest online sportsbooks are charging users a per-bet fee.

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.

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.

Illinois lands 3-star recruit Will Vala as Bielema eyes multiple tight ends

Illinois has finally landed a Class of 2026 tight end – and it may not be the last.3-star Will Vala committed to Bret Bielema’s program. The Downers Grove produ

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' 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.

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.

Illinois Woman Survives Six Days in Crashed Car, Leaves Hospital After Months of Recovery

Illinois woman trapped in crashed car for six days is released from hospital after nearly three-month recovery.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi: Budget debate in Washington ignores the human cost in Illinois

Cuts or caps to federal Medicaid funding would force Illinois taxpayers to fill the gap or result in service cuts for everyone.

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

Did you get a text from the Illinois DMV about outstanding tickets? It's a scam

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a warning to vehicle owners about a new type of phishing scam. Find out how to protect yourself.

One national analyst believes that Notre Dame football will be a powerhouse going forward

While one season doesn’t define a program, it was eye-opening and enough to impress On3’s J.D. Pickell. He went on to say that he “doesn’t see a clear governor on Notre Dame” to becoming a powerhouse in college football.

Waukegan Memorial Day Parade honors those who ‘gave all’

More than 200 people who paid tribute to fallen members of the military with the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Monday in downtown Waukegan.

Scattered showers return to Central Illinois

The forecast becomes murkier as we head toward the end of the week into the weekend. Some models are consistent with scattered showers while others only paint a random shower or two at times. Two things are more certain over the next seven days: a big warm-up this weekend into early next week and little or no chance of severe storms.

Good Morning, Illini Nation: Offer out to 2026 guard

Lucas Morillo checks essentially every box for Illinois. So it's not a surprise to see the Class of 2026 guard pop as one of the Illini's newest recruiting targets. As for those boxes ... Positional size?

Will there be cicadas at the 2025 Memorial Tournament in Columbus? Probably not.

Periodical cicadas do not travel very far, likely less than half of a mile from where they emerge, according to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. That means Dublin, around 60 miles away from Greene County, is likely safe from the cicada swarm.

Illinois nonprofit launches digital campaign opposing new taxes

A grassroots organization has launched a digital campaign to voice opposition to the news that there could be newly proposed taxes on services in Illinois.

Ranking 5 best Kasparas Jakucionis destinations in 2025 NBA Draft

2025 NBA Draft profile: Kasparas Jakucionis — strengths, play style, and top destinations for the rising Lithuanian basketball star.

Mostly dry Memorial Day for Central Illinois

It'll be a few degrees warmer today across Central Illinois after a mostly cloudy and cool Sunday. Highs this Memorial Day will top out in the low-to-mid-70s under mostly cloudy and breezy conditions. A few showers move in tonight with rain chances going up Tuesday and Tuesday night. Highs both Tuesday and Wednesday will be around 70°.

The REAL ID deadline has arrived. Here’s what to know.

Travelers will still be able to fly without a REAL ID, officials said this week, but they may face extra scrutiny at the airport.

Illinois transfer and former Duke recruit commits to Wisconsin women's basketball

Shay Bollin, who spent the past two seasons at Illinois, is the fifth player coach Robin Pingeton has signed from the transfer portal.

Measles outbreak being monitored in southern Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WEVV) — The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed six measles cases in Illinois so far in 2025, with two new cases in Southern Illinois over the weekend. One new case in the Franklin-Williamson Bi-County area has led to an outbreak designation, according to the CDC. These cases are socially linked.

State Senate Leaders Split on Community College Bachelor’s Degree Proposal

The community college proposal is intended to make certain four-year degrees available through lower-cost institutions and more accessible to older, nontraditional students who don’t live near a four-year institution.

Illinois Broadens Scope of Whistleblower Act, Strengthening Protections for Whistleblowers in the State

The Illinois Whistleblower Act (the “Act”) provides protections to employees who make reports of certain fraudulent and illegal conduct occurring in their workplaces. In the past legislative session,

Best states for police officers in 2025: New ranking released

California, Connecticut, and Illinois top the list of best states for police officers in 2025. See how your state ranks.

Rep. Jan Schakowsky expected to make announcement about her future in politics

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is expected to make a big announcement on Monday on her future in politics. Schakowsky has spent 25 years in the House representing Chicago and the north and northwest suburbs. On Monday, the 80-year-old Democrat is hosting her 24th annual Ultimate Women's Power lunch fundraiser.

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