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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 Gov. JB Pritzker signs $55.2B budget into law

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed the $55.2 billion budget for the state that was passed by lawmakers at the end of their spring session.

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

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.

Louisiana And Illinois Raise Sports Betting Tax Rates

The Illinois plan would place an added tax on every bet placed, while Louisiana raises its rate to help fund college athletics.

Illinois and Candelari on course for Gold Cup showdown

O’Brien has also confirmed Coronation Cup hero Jan Brueghel, but Illinois is poised for a mouthwatering showdown with Graffard’s French raider, who announced himself at the top-level with a sublime performance at ParisLongchamp in the Prix Vicomtesse Vigier.

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.

Watch live: Gov. JB Pritzker testifies in front of congressional committee about Illinois' sanctuary policies

Gov. JB Pritzker will be joined by Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Gov. Kathy Houchul of New York for the hearing that begins at 9 a.m.

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.

Rep. Regan Deering: Illinois doesn’t need a bigger budget — it needs a better one

As the Illinois General Assembly prepares to pass a new budget, the Democratic majority is talking about new tax hikes and more spending.

Letters: Illinois must keep its promise and maintain evidence-based funding for schools

EBF isn’t just good policy. It’s also one of the most effective education investments Illinois has made in a generation.

Following Recent Storms, Illinois Attorney General Warns Residents of Repair Scams

In light of recent storms in Illinois, residents should be on alert for scammers looking to exploit homeowners and business owners in need of repairs from storm-related damage, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Illinois Attorney General Warns of Repair Scams in Storm-Hit Areas, Urges Residents to Exercise Caution

Illinois AG warns against storm repair scams and advises residents on how to choose legitimate contractors following recent storms.

More foster families needed in central Illinois

During National Foster Care Month, Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois (LCFS) has shined a light on the everyday heroes who open their homes to children in need —

See which Western Illinois athletes qualified for the IHSA boys state track meet

Boys track and field teams from Western Illinois went through sectional qualifying last week for the IHSA state championships, which start Thursday in Charleston. See who qualified here.

Snyder seeks dismissal of bribery charge ahead of sentencing on IRS charge

Former Portage Mayor James Snyder would like to see his bribery charge dismissed with prejudice before sentencing on an IRS charge and for the court to bar prosecutors from re-trying the bribery

Tate Level playing field a moving target

In competition, all anyone — you, me or our rival — should ask for is a level playing field. But football, the premier college sport, isn't fair, and doubly so since 2021 when unregulated dollars were allowed to "buy" teams with fake name,

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?

Use these tips to avoid storm repair scammers

Scammers are looking to exploit damage caused by recent severe weather, according to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Braver Conversations | Red fish, blue fish

On April 29, the East-Central Illinois Alliance of Braver Angels held a “Fishbowl event” as part of their monthly meeting, held at the Champaign Public Library. ¶ In this format,

Morning Roundup: 3 out of state men charged with trespassing at vacant Pittsburgh school

Here are some of the latest news items from this morning, Tuesday, May 27: 3 out of state men charged with trespassing at vacant Pittsburgh school Pittsburgh police said three men traveled halfway across the country to break into an abandoned school Monday in the city’s Knoxville neighborhood.

Summer electric price spike fuels policy tensions in Illinois

Customers around Illinois will see significantly higher prices on their electric bills next month.

How Terrence Shannon Jr. paid tribute to Brad Underwood for Timberwolves’ Game 3 win

Former Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon honored his former coach Brad Underwood before the Timberwolves' Game 3 win over the Thunder

Then and Now: Adlai Stevenson in Spokane

With less than a month to go in the 1952 presidential election, Democratic candidate Adlai Stevenson, the governor of Illinois, landed his chartered plane in Spokane for a stump speech Oct. 15, 1952.

Green Street New opportunities

May 26—has been busy since her college basketball career finished up in late March after Illinois lost in the second round of the NCAA tournament to Texas. First came the chance to serve as host of April's The Oskees.

Annual Memorial Day service to be held at Woodlawn Cemetery in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - The annual Memorial Day service at Woodlawn Cemetery is set for 10 a.m. on Monday, May 26. According to the city, the service will be led by Mayor Carolin Harvey with an invocation from Reverend John Annable from the University Baptist Church. Betsy Brown will give a Memorial Day Address.

Paul Sullivan: Report on Cubs’ All-Star Game announcement raises many questions — but team stays quiet

The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is coming to Wrigley Field. Yeah, probably. It’s going to make the city a ton of money, promote tourism and give the world a true picture of our town. Um, hopefully.

Rivian and Illinois Governor Announce $120 Million EV Supplier Park in Normal, Projected to Create 100 Jobs

Rivian and Illinois are partnering to build a supplier park in Normal, Illinois, aiming to create jobs and strengthen the EV supply chain.

New study suggests changes to Illinois’ community college-university pipeline

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many students have turned to local community colleges as a way of holding down the cost of pursuing a degree.

New study suggests insuring immigrants in Illinois gives hospitals a financial lift

The findings come as Illinois lawmakers negotiate a budget that cuts health insurance for more than 30,000 people without legal status.

Gov. JB Pritzker to testify before Congress on Illinois’ ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies

Gov. JB Pritzker along with governors from New York and Minnesota will testify on their state’s immigration policies before a House committee next month.

Illinois Secretary clarifies REAL ID requirements ahead of May 7 deadline

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging residents to get informed about REAL ID requirements as the May 7 deadline approaches.

Advocates Push for Mandatory Minimum Nurse Staffing Ratios at Illinois Hospitals

Lawmakers are considering the Hospital Worker Staff and Safety bill, which would establish mandatory nurse-to-patient staffing ratios and increase support for underfunded hospitals.

Illinois quick hits: Arson Awareness Week; Schakowski retiring from Congress

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, who has served the 9th Congressional District in Illinois since 1999, announced Monday she will not seek reelection to a 15th term next year. The 80-year-old’s announcement is expected to kick off a crowded Democratic primary for the seat, which stretches from northern Chicago to Algonquin.

Illinois Secretary of State Reminds Residents That DMVs Will Continue Issuing Real IDs After May 7

The Secretary of State’s Office is seeing “ridiculously long lines” at DMVs of residents who incorrectly think the office will stop issuing Real IDs after May 7, according to Alexi Giannoulias.

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