IllinoisSenate advances bill to expel students who commit sexual violence at schoolThe bill was filed last year after a 10-year-old girl was assaulted on a bus.May 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Forecasters eye ‘very strong’ El Niño: What it could mean for the metro-east areaMay 11, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Illinois megaprojects bill is tax code in Bears clothing, threat to school fundingMay 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
IllinoisThis mid-century modern spot is the most ‘wishlisted’ Airbnb rental in IllinoisUpdated May 7, 2026 at 11:54 AM
Metro-East NewsSee 5 IL state government jobs open in metro-east. One pays up to $139K annuallyMay 6, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Illinois3 rivers in Illinois are now ‘critical habitats’ with wildlife on the lineMay 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
IllinoisFamily-friendly village named the best place to live in Illinois. Here’s whyMay 5, 2026 at 2:28 PM
EducationIllinois has 7 of the ‘best value’ small colleges and universities, report findsMay 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Metro-East NewsWho relies on SNAP in Illinois? Data shows many recipients live in these countiesMay 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Metro-East NewsJustice Department probes O’Fallon schools; Illinois Democrats call it a ‘sham’May 1, 2026 at 2:45 PM
IllinoisYour rights as an IL worker, from sick days to cannabis use. Here’s what to knowApril 24, 2026 at 4:45 AM
IllinoisIllinois spot among the top mid-size campgrounds in North America, report findsApril 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government150K IL residents could lose SNAP benefits May 1. Here’s why and what they can doApril 23, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Metro-East NewsHow much more are Illinoisians paying for gas? How the state, metro-east compareApril 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Metro-East NewsSee 5 IL state government jobs open in metro-east. One pays up to $11.3K a monthApril 20, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Food & DrinkMashed crowns ‘hands down best’ fish sandwich in IL. Where to grab one in metro-eastApril 17, 2026 at 4:45 AM
IllinoisIllinois village named the best suburb in America. How did the metro-east fare?April 16, 2026 at 4:45 AM
IllinoisWill this be the year Illinois lawmakers approve a cellphone ban in schools?April 15, 2026 at 4:30 AM
IllinoisNot ready for Tax Day? Here’s how to file for an Illinois or federal extensionApril 14, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centersApril 9, 2026 at 11:29 AM
IllinoisWhat’s the most popular dog breed in Illinois? Hint: It’s not the French bulldogApril 9, 2026 at 6:31 AM
IllinoisLicense suspension or speed control? Illinois explores alternative for reckless driversApril 8, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Food & DrinkJames Beard Awards 2026 nominees include slate of IL, St. Louis restaurants, chefsApril 5, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhy are Illinois tax rates so high? What an economist says is ‘skewing’ thingsApril 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM
IllinoisIL’s richest man gained $10B in net worth. Who made Forbes’ 2026 billionaires list?April 1, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Weather NewsApril brings pink moon, meteors & brightest comet of year over IL. When to see it allMarch 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM