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Illinois ranks first in US for severe weather this year, data shows
14+ hour, 29+ min 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…...
Giant Illinois interstate sign collapses after truck strike, 'major delays' expected
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (255+ words) Photos shared by IDOT showed the damage, with two giant green road signs over the interstate nearly touching the road, with the metal structure crushed and folded. Giant Illinois interstate sign collapses after truck strike, "major delays' expected The Illinois…...
Illinois credit card law sparks fierce battle between banks and retailers
2+ week, 2+ day ago (576+ words) An advertisement about credit and debit cards in Illinois is getting significant airtime right now, leaving viewers wondering what to believe. NBC Chicago's Rose Schmidt reports. Illinois retailers said the advertisement is a scare tactic, but banks and credit unions…...
Giannoulias issues 'urgent warning' about new DMV scam texts, and they look even more official than before
2+ week, 3+ day ago (318+ words) Did you get a strange text claiming to be from the Illinois DMV, demanding money? It's a trick, the Illinois Secretary of State's Office says, with Alexi Giannoulias issuing an "urgent warning" about a new wave of threatening scam texts…...
City of Aurora to discuss and take potential vote on new data center regulations
2+ week, 4+ day ago (536+ words) The city of Aurora is mulling new regulations governing data centers, with several new projects potentially looming. Vi Nguyen has a preview. The fight against data centers in the western suburbs is taking a new turn as Aurora has proposed…...
'Won't want to miss': Iconic trio named among headliners for Illinois State Fair grandstand lineup
2+ week, 5+ day 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....
What is on your ballot and what do you need to vote? Last-minute voting guide for Illinois
3+ week, 4+ day ago (792+ words) As voters head to polls in the Illinois primary, they'll cast their ballots in a number of races, including some key contests. Mary Ann Ahern reports. If you're preparing to head to the polls to vote in the Illinois primary…...
See your sample ballot for Election Day in Illinois' 2026 primary
3+ week, 5+ day ago (652+ words) As voters head to polls in the Illinois primary, they'll cast their ballots in a number of races, including some key contests. Mary Ann Ahern reports. Which candidates and races will you be voting on in the Illinois primary this…...
Illinois primary election early voting set to expand this week
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (818+ words) Early voting for the 2026 primary election has opened in many suburban communities, and Mary Ann Ahern has the latest details. Early voting in the 2026 Illinois primary election is already underway, but it will become much more available in coming days....
Northern Illinois football opponents revealed for first Mountain West season
1+ 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…...