Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard greets fans on a red carpet before an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Sports
2 weeks ago
Blackhawks highlight their rich history before the home opener for their centennial season

“I think for us to be able to celebrate a 100th year and really see the history of this franchise, it’s humbling in a lot of ways.”

Illinois State Police stand guard as people including members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) gather outside a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Broadview, Ill., Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

Perry said she found no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

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LLCC’s ‘Haunted Lab’ returns October 24

Costumes are welcome, and popcorn will be available for added festive fun.

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Vermilion Advantage CEO resigns amid bribery, misconduct investigation

Mike Marron steps down as Illinois State Police probe allegations involving county officials and economic development group.

Gov. JB Pritzker announces the latest tenant for Chicago’s quantum research park on Thursday, Oct. 9.
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2 weeks ago
French tech company announces new headquarters at Chicago quantum research park

Company plans to invest $65M in the new facility, creating 50 jobs.

Protesters and reporters gathered outside an immigration enforcement facility in Broadview, Illinois, on Saturday, Oct. 4. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Judge grants restraining order protecting protesters, journalists in Chicago-area protests

First Amendment suit bars federal agents from arresting peaceful protesters, working press.

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Crime
2 weeks ago
Pana police warning community of counterfeit $100 bills in circulation

The Pana Police Department posted on Facebook that it received a report Thursday of counterfeit $100 bills being circulated at four different businesses around the community.

Personnel walk inside an immigration processing facility in Broadview, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks

It wasn’t clear what the 500 Guard members from Texas and Illinois would do next.

FILE - Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the Loyola University men's basketball chaplain and school celebrity, sits for a portrait in The Joseph J. Gentile Arena, on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Chicago. T(AP Photo/Jessie Wardarski, file)
IL State News
2 weeks ago
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106

“She’s just so bright, and she means so much to the city of Chicago and Loyola obviously and the team.”

Footbal
Sports
2 weeks ago
Illinois High School football poll

Here is the latest list of top teams in high school football in Illinois.

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