1+ day, 46+ min ago  (151+ words) A law now in effect for Illinois blocks minors from buying controversial hemp-related products like delta-8. House Bill 0001 dictates consumers have to be at least 21 years old to buy delta-8 and other related hemp products. The law brings the market…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (594+ words) A new set of Illinois laws is set to take effect July 1, ushering in changes that will affect everything from how people get around town to how schools handle bullying and how older drivers renew their licenses. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) " A…...

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (633+ words) An Illinois condo homeowner's clover lawn dispute shows why eco-friendly yard changes can still run into HOA rules, even in a state with native landscaping protections. The dispute surfaced in a Reddit post covered by The Cool Down, where the…...

4+ day, 31+ min ago  (301+ words) The apparent drowning of a 15-year-old boy June 11 in Aurora is under investigation. Aurora Fire Department responded at 4: 14 p. m. to a report of a male drowning in a quarry near 325 Treat Road, according to a June 12 media release from the Portage…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (149+ words) Streator, Illinois, is another area being surveyed for tornado touchdowns after houses were completely destroyed. Trees were shredded and came crashing down on cars and roofs. Elizabeth Olsen is pregnant! Actress and husband Robbie Arnett expecting first baby t" Justin…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (353+ words) (The Center Square) " Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul says his office has been shorted about $10 million from its overall state budget appropriation in 2026. Raoul said during a City Club of Chicago event Tuesday that funding remained flat in budget legislation…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (232+ words) Residents are invited to share their input on candidates vying for an associate judge vacancy in the 17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois, according to a community announcement. Twelve attorneys have applied for the position, which was opened by the impending…...

1+ week, 19+ hour ago  (292+ words) A new Dutch Bros cafe is opening this month in Rockford, the west coast coffee chain told USA TODAY. The company said it plans to open locations in at least four states this summer, though it did not reveal exact…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (284+ words) After helping Illinois reach the Final Four, senior Kylan Boswell is working to prove himself as a shooter and defender in team workouts ahead of the 2026 NBA draft. Boswell was a Big Ten All-Defensive team selection, averaging 12. 3 points, four rebounds…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (135+ words) An international auto parts manufacturer plans to start layoffs in Illinois this month, according to a notice sent to the state. Dana Incorporated announced plans to close its plant in Robinson, according to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic…...