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Hononegah High School ranked among best in Illinois by US News
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (437+ words) Rockton's Hononegah High School has been named among the top 60 public high schools in Illinois, according to U.S. News and World Report's annual rankings of the nation's best educational institutions. Hononegah was ranked the 56th best high school in the state and…...
Illinois’ largest teachers union endorses Gov. Pritzker for reelection
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (233+ words) SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Gov. JB Pritzker received the endorsement of Illinois' largest teachers union Monday as the Democratic governor campaigns for a third term, though the announcement also highlighted growing tensions over how the state should address additional funding requests from…...
Aurora Police officer accused of murder makes court appearance
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (42+ words) The judge entered a protective order for the victim’s family against Aurora Police Department officer Matthew Neely on Monday, Aug. 17. The judge entered a protective order for the victim's family against Aurora Police Department officer Matthew Neely on Monday, Aug....
Illinois State Fair names Miles of Smiles Parade winners
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (317+ words) Illinois State Fair officials have announced the winners of the 2026 Miles of Smiles Parade, highlighting top entries in marching band, float and specialty unit competitions during the annual fair in Springfield. The awards were presented following the parade, according to…...
Evans elevated to Illinois 1st District Appellate Court justice, speaks exclusively with ABC7
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (333+ words) After more than two decades as chief judge of the Cook County Circuit Court, Tim Evans is now an appellate court justice, taking on a new role in shaping the judicial system from the other side of the bench. Evans…...
Illinois hiring seasonal workers for winter roads
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (306+ words) People interested in helping clear snow and ice from roads in Winnebago and Boone counties can learn about seasonal job opportunities during an Illinois Department of Transportation open house Aug. 20 in Rockford. The hiring event will run from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Aug....
U-Haul reveals which generation is flocking to Illinois
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (261+ words) Young movers are flocking to Illinois while those in the older generations migrate south, according to U-Haul's latest migration trends report. The report, released on July 29, analyzed a year of customer move data through June 2026, looking at each state's net…...
Illinois DOT District 2 plans open house for seasonal employee applicants
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (236+ words) The Illinois Department of Transportation District 2 will hold an open house for people interested in applying for seasonal positions to help with snow and ice removal in Rock Island and Henry counties, a news release says. The event will be…...
Why is Illinois suddenly being hit with so many tornadoes?
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (383+ words) The tornadoes aren't in Kansas anymore, Toto; they're in Illinois. On Tuesday six tornadoes tore through the Chicago area during a derecho—a huge, long-lived wind storm that some call an "inland hurricane." On the same day, several more twisters…...
Illinois Quick Hits: NWS confirms more Illinois tornadoes
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (335+ words) (The Center Square) – At least six tornadoes swept through Illinois on Tuesday. The National Weather Service said an EF-1 tornado was on the ground for 24 miles in Piatt and Champaign counties, with an estimated peak wind speed of 100 miles per…...