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Illinois, 4 other states now added to CDC's cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (826+ words) Taylor Farms now says an FDA test for cyclosporiasis yielded a false positive on its products, but what does that mean? Kate Chappell has the story. Illinois has been added to the list of states being investigated as part of…...
Illinois' largest water park opens for the season. Tickets prices, a new feature and more
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) Raging Waves in suburban Yorkville, Illinois' largest water park, kicked off the season on Sunday, welcoming visitors thrilled to ring in the warmer months. The water park posted an opening day message on social media, urging visitors to come out,…...
Illinois' largest water park delays start of summer season due to cold weather
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (145+ words) With unusually cold temperatures in the forecast to begin Memorial Day weekend, Illinois' largest water park is pushing back the start of its summer season. Raging Waves, located in suburban Yorkville, said in a Facebook post it will open for…...
Hundreds of new laws take effect in Illinois in 2026. Full list and what you should know
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (633+ words) From gun storage to AI in schools, Illinois has some new laws taking effect in the New Year, and many of them will impact you. Jenn Schanz reports. Hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois in 2026, but some…...
EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois with peak winds around 130 mph, NWS confirms
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (319+ words) Roofs were left damaged and trees with fewer limbs after severe storms rolled through Lena, Illinois on Friday. An EF-2 tornado struck Lena, Illinois during Friday's severe storms, National Weather Service crews said after surveying the path of destruction the…...
At least 6 tornadoes touched down in Illinois on Friday, NWS confirmed
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (224+ words) Roofs were left damaged and trees with fewer limbs after severe storms rolled through Lena, Illinois on Friday. Six confirmed tornadoes touched down in Illinois during the severe storms that hammered counties across the state on Friday, officials said. National…...
Illinois basketball lands transfer guard Stefan Vaaks, reports say
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (184+ words) Illinois is coming off its first Final Four appearance in 21 years, and they’re reloading for another run next season. According to multiple reports, including from ESPN’s Jeff Borzello, the Illini have landed Providence guard Stefan Vaaks in the transfer portal....
Illinois ranks first in US for severe weather this year, data shows
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (150+ words) First chance for rain comes tonight Find the latest forecast from the NBC 5 Storm Team in the player above. Illinois is leading the nation in severe storms to far this year, and it’s not even close. So far in 2026, the…...
Northern Illinois football opponents revealed for first Mountain West season
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (283+ words) Northern Illinois’ football team will join the Mountain West Conference for the 2026 season, and their opponents have now been revealed. The Huskies left the MAC after the 2025 season, and they’ll be part of a new-look Mountain West that will also be…...
Illinois Governor Pritzker calls for 2-year pause on data center tax credits
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (466+ words) Governor J.B. Pritzker stressed concerns over growing energy costs and called for a two-year pause on data center tax credits in Illinois. NBC Chicago Investigates’ Bennett Haeberle reports. Stressing the concerns over growing energy costs for consumers and affordability, Illinois Governor…...