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Memorial Stadium at the University of Illinois.
Sports
1 year ago
University of Illinois renames Memorial Stadium to Gies Memorial Stadium after record $100 million gift

Gies’ contribution honors his late father, U.S. Army veteran Larry Gies Sr., and aims to preserve the legacy of military sacrifice.

State Sen. Darren Bailey appears at a news conference alongside law enforcement officers during his 2022 campaign for governor. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
1 year ago
Sources: Darren Bailey to run for governor again in Illinois

Bailey is biggest name to enter Republican primary despite 2022 loss.

restaurant reservation
Food Scene
1 year ago
Illinois will ban fraudulent restaurant reservations Jan. 1

Sponsors said they have seen some reservations resold at prices as high as $700. 

peripheral artery disease
Health & Wellness
1 year ago
New IL law will require insurance coverage for peripheral artery disease screening

The disease is common when blood flow is blocked from reaching the foot.

A person talks to a masked guard at the entrance of an immigration processing center Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Broadview, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
1 year ago
New Chicago immigration campaign prompts confusion as city braces for federal intervention

“This ICE operation will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to Chicago and Illinois because they knew Governor (JB) Pritzker and his sanctuary policies would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets,” said a statement from DHS.

Soldier Field
Sports
1 year ago
Bears president all but shuts door on team staying in city, says ‘future home’ in Arlington Heights

“Moving outside of the city of Chicago is not a decision we reached easily,” Warren said.

Sports
1 year ago
Illinois Football climbs to No. 9 in AP Poll after dominant win at Duke

The Illini jumped two spots in the AP poll and three in the Coaches Poll following a commanding 45-19 road victory over Duke.

Orzo is Meow Mobile's Cat of the Week.
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Orzo — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Orzo is affectionate, playful, and “debonair.”

Serenity is the Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week.
Pet of the Week
1 year ago
Meet Serenity — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week

Serenity has been featured before, and is still looking for a good home!

Local
1 year ago
Turner files bill to create utility rebate program for middle class Illinoisans struggling with rising energy bills

Turner’s bill could create a home utility rebate program for families who earn too much to qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program but are still hurt by rising energy costs.