IllinoisMeteor shower to bring ‘spectacular views,’ bright fireballs over IllinoisHere’s when to see two meteor showers overlap over Illinois soon.Updated July 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
IDOC worker pleads guilty to padding the payroll of her correctional officer husbandJuly 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Meteor shower to bring ‘spectacular views,’ bright fireballs over IllinoisUpdated July 9, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Remains believed to be a child’s found near Belleville, may be linked to kidnappingUpdated July 8, 2026 at 10:47 PM
3 IL cities ranked below US average for education. How did the metro-east fare?July 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
IllinoisIllinois reports increase in cases of disease that causes ‘explosive’ diarrheaUpdated July 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
BusinessIllinois has seen 1 of greatest increases in home insurance rates. Here’s whyJuly 9, 2026 at 4:49 AM
IllinoisIllinois ‘reviewing’ DOJ’s threat to prosecute state election officials over noncitizen votingJuly 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Education3 IL cities ranked below US average for education. How did the metro-east fare?July 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
IllinoisUtility watchdog warns of rising water rates as regulators consider requestsJuly 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Weather NewsCould an unusual summer El Niño mean cooler temps in Illinois? See forecastUpdated July 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
IllinoisThis southern Illinois wine trail named among 50 favorite campsites in the USJuly 6, 2026 at 1:12 PM
BusinessIllinois state government hiring for 38 metro-east jobs. What do they pay?July 6, 2026 at 8:49 AM
IllinoisIllinois schools grapple with AI cyberbullying, deepfakes as new law takes effectJuly 4, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Weather NewsWhy has Illinois had so many tornadoes this year? We asked a weather expertJuly 3, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Metro-East NewsA rare Illinois habitat is disappearing. Explore this Edwardsville reserveUpdated June 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Metro-East NewsWhich metro-east grocery stores close early for 4th of July? See holiday hoursJune 30, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Metro-East NewsExpect more roaches, ticks and mosquitoes in IL this summer. Here’s what to doJune 30, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Metro-East NewsHow much will you pay for gas this July 4th in Illinois? See latest price changesJune 30, 2026 at 8:42 AM
IllinoisA real farm crisis’: Illinois farm bankruptcies rise for 3rd straight yearJune 29, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Food & DrinkThe top restaurant in IL for June isn’t in Chicago, Yelp reviews say: The listUpdated June 26, 2026 at 1:08 PM
IllinoisAre roadside memorials allowed in Illinois? See the rules + alternative programsJune 26, 2026 at 4:41 AM
IllinoisIllinois law updating requirements for drivers age 75 & up goes into effect soonJune 29, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Food & DrinkFamily-run shop named best ice cream in IL (+ our picks for metro-east faves)June 24, 2026 at 2:34 PM
IllinoisIllinois’ abortion landscape continues to evolve amid persistent growth in demandJune 23, 2026 at 4:16 PM
BellevillePeak viewing time for the ‘strawberry’ moon in Illinois (+ how it got its name)Updated June 22, 2026 at 1:05 PM
IllinoisIs it legal to sleep in your car at an Illinois rest area? What the rules sayUpdated June 22, 2026 at 8:57 AM
