7+ mon, 3+ week ago   (610+ words) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced his intention to seek reelection for a third term in office next year, NBC Chicago’s Mary Ann Ahern reports. The 2026 election is going to be a busy time for Illinois voters, with numerous members of Congress…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) With Illinois hosting the nation’s only primary on Tuesday, NBC 5 Investigates’ Chuck Goudie investigates the money and maneuvering to get elected in Illinois. The race for Illinois governor is officially on as the final candidates now set their sights on…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (289+ words) The Illinois State Fair has announced another major headliner for the 2026 grandstand stage. Joining the stacked list of notable artists performing at the popular summer event will be superstar trio The Chicks. The Chicks are slated to perform on Aug....

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (306+ words) According to the office, more than 55,600 requests for vanity and personalized plates were made in 2025, but more than 550 of them were denied. Illinois drivers got creative when it came to their license plate requests in 2025, but not enough to get…...

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....

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…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago   (354+ words) The Illinois Fighting Illini won’t just be going for their ninth win of the season Tuesday, but they’ll also be saying goodbye to one of the school’s all-time great quarterbacks. Luke Altmyer will suit up for his final game for…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (130+ words) The Illinois State Fair has announced their first headliner for the 2026 grandstand stage. Country music star Lainey Wilson will headline the event on Aug. 15. "Being awarded Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, and…...

9+ mon, 2+ week ago   (166+ words) Gunfire rang out at a suburban Aurora restaurant Saturday night, leaving a woman dead and a man injured. According to Aurora police, multiple 911 calls were placed after shots were fired at Two Brothers Roundhouse just after 9 p.m. Saturday night. When officers…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (148+ words) An Illinois iLottery player is $1.4 million richer after winning a jackpot in a FastPlay game in recent days. According to Lottery officials, the winning ticket was sold in the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game, which is one of 39 instant play games…...