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The Statue of Liberty is photographed from the Staten Island Ferry as smoke from wildfires blankets the sky, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
IL State News
2 months ago
Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

In the Chicago area, air quality ranged from very unhealthy to hazardous.

A Taco Bell fast food restaurant is shown Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Taylor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

The federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but a federal official who was briefed on the investigation and not authorized to discuss it told The Associated Press it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.

A band plays during Veterans Day Sunday at the Illinois State Fair.
Local
2 months ago
Pritzker signs veteran assistance bills into law

The Illinois SERVE Act models federal law by requiring public and private colleges to accommodate academic military leave when students are called to service.

FILE - Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman speaks to the media during the NCAA Convention on Jan. 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Sports
2 months ago
Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman a new contract worth more than $31 million over the next 10 years

The university’s board of trustees approved the new deal for Whitman at its regular meeting on Thursday.

A woman in a black floral dress wearing sunglasses leads a small group outdoors, with men nearby wearing dark clothing and a brick building in the background.
Crime
2 months ago
State Rep. Carol Ammons, husband, plead not guilty to corruption charges

Supporters claim racial motives in prosecution; launch legal defense fund.

A Route 66 centennial logo ornament hung on display at Cozy Dog Drive In. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Chloe Park)
Local
2 months ago
Route 66 centennial draws international visitors to Illinois

“I’ve always been passionate about America,” de Jong said. “I’ve seen American movies and I think that’s where Route 66 popped up, too. So, watching the movies, wanting to go to America and Route 66 is one of those real American things.”

Peoples Gas is headquartered in the Aon Center in downtown Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Maggie Dougherty)
IL State News
2 months ago
Peoples Gas cuts $58 million from rate request

The new rates would raise monthly bills by $7-8 rather than the $10-11 originally requested.

The Illinois State Board of Education has released a 409-page document offering guidance to schools and districts about the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 education. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)
Local
2 months ago
Illinois State Board of Education issues AI guidance, written with help from AI

Document intended to help schools, districts navigate complex issues around emerging technology.

Thermometer against background hot, summer yellow sun. Hot weather and high air temperature.
Local
2 months ago
Central IL batters shrug off strikes, sweltering temps while swinging in the heat

The “feels like” temps are hitting the 100 mark.

FILE - Bicycles at Harvard Park school.
Local
2 months ago
Bike program teaching central Illinois kids how to ride

Weyer said the program gives children who do not own a bike access to instruction during the school day.

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