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Sports
6 months ago
IHSA approves football playoff expansion of 48 teams per class, among other changes

Other changes outside of the football playoffs were also approved.

A Chicago Transit Authority Train known as the “L” makes a turn on the system’s “Loop” in downtown Chicago on Sept. 10, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
6 months ago
Pritzker signs $1.5B plan to overhaul public transportation, avoid service cuts

Law raises money to allow Chicago-area transit agencies to avert financial disaster. Downstate passenger train service could also be helped.

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
New Year’s Eve celebration ideas for families

Explore these ideas for family-friendly NYE fun.

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
Tips to stay the course with a New Year’s resolution

As people ponder their resolutions for the year ahead, the following strategies might help them stay the course over the next 12 months.

Staying healthy when traveling during the holiday season can come down to some simple planning.
Holiday Guide
6 months ago
How to stay healthy while traveling for the holidays

Travelers can look to various strategies to stay healthy when taking to the rails, roads or friendly skies this holiday season.

Agriculture
6 months ago
Illinois unveils roadmap to lead the future of food and biomanufacturing

State’s first-in-the-nation Alternative Protein Task Force releases landmark blueprint.

Health Insurance
Health & Wellness
6 months ago
Illinois extends health insurance enrollment deadline to Dec. 31

State marketplace gives residents extra time to sign up for coverage starting Jan. 1.

Health & Wellness
6 months ago
1/10 high schoolers admit to binge drinking: IDPH releases first-ever report on alcohol use in Illinois

The comprehensive report highlights the health and safety impacts of alcohol use, with a focus on youth consumption, traffic fatalities, and more.

State Rep. Bob Morgan on the floor of the Illinois House in 2024. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
6 months ago
Illinois leaders ‘won’t back down’ following Trump’s order limiting AI regulation

Illinois has at least a half dozen laws regulating potentially harmful aspects of artificial intelligence.

Big Red -- Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Pet of the Week
6 months ago
Meet Big Red — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Social, sweet, playful, and irresistibly soft!