2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (169+ words) Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman is questioning whether one of the city's two school districts is doing enough to conserve water, but the district says it's not that simple. Bonnie Tyler, singer of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', dies at 75 Patrick…...

4+ day, 27+ min ago  (134+ words) Illinois grant to help create low-income housing: What to know 'Flashdance' star Jennifer Beals joins 'NCIS: New York' with LL Cool J Jermaine Dupri sues Sony for $18 M in royalties for Mariah Carey, Usher Stamp prices are going up. How…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (468+ words) Illinois officials are ramping up enforcement against impaired driving during Independence Day travel, warning motorists that "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" patrols will show zero tolerance. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (283+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. .. Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (286+ words) A Route 66-themed celebration will headline this summer's Illinois State Fair in Springfield, with entries now open for the event's kickoff parade. The fair's theme, "Miles of Smiles," marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, according to a community announcement, highlighting Illinois…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (291+ words) Children across Illinois will soon be required to undergo blood lead testing, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The new standard, effective July 1, 2026, through the IDPH's Childhood Lead Program, will identify and provide health interventions…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (207+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois. As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a $250 million soybean processing…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (402+ words) Have you put together your Illinois summer bucket list yet? Well, we have a possible addition for you! There is one beer garden in Illinois that is definitely worthy of your bucket list. At Riggs Beer Company, you can enjoy…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (321+ words) (The Center Square) " Most Illinois wheat escaped damage from severe storms across the state, but recent rainfall could affect crops not already harvested. Tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, wind, hail and flooding all impacted many parts of Illinois in recent weeks. Illinois…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (431+ words) CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) " Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says he is willing to call a special legislative session if lawmakers can agree on a proposal aimed at keeping the Chicago Bears in the state, as debate intensifies over the team's future stadium…...