Soldier Field
Sports
1 month 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 month 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.

IL State News
1 month ago
Duckworth on National Guard in Chicago, and U.N. Ambassador pick

“Let’s make it clear:  the President of the United States essentially just declared war on a major city in his own nation,” Duckworth told CBS. 

History
1 month ago
New director for Oak Ridge Cemetery

The Springfield City Council will vote Sept. 16 on the nomination of Cory Brown.

Local
1 month 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.

Darleen Hall worships during a service at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
1 month ago
Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

“You need to start telling people about your whereabouts, so you don’t disappear,” Hatch said during Sunday services at New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church.

Police watch during the 2025 Pilsen Mexican Independence Day parade Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
IL State News
1 month ago
Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

Chicago officials repeatedly reaffirmed the city’s so-called sanctuary policies that have been place for four decades.

Crime scene tape
Crime
1 month ago
Champaign man arrested after knife attack injures three first responders

Champaign Police officers arrived within minutes and found two firefighters and one paramedic suffering from serious stab wounds.

Powerball
IL State News
1 month ago
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion as Illinois players win big

In Wednesday night’s drawing, an Illinois Lottery player from Aurora claimed a $1 million prize after matching five numbers.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker visits with members of the family-owned soccer gear business Extreme Soccer, Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025, in Berwyn, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
IL State News
1 month ago
Trump’s promised immigration crackdown in Chicago could last about six weeks, suburban official says

Although details about the promised Chicago operation have been sparse, local opposition is already widespread and is building in the suburbs. State and city leaders have said they plan to sue the Trump administration.

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