A blue tarp covers the wreckage of a helicopter after it clipped a power line spanning the Mississippi River and crashed onto a barge Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in East Alton, Ill. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
IL State News
2 months ago
UPDATE: Two die when helicopter crashes into a barge in the Mississippi River

The state patrol said no one was on the barge when the crash happened, and the fire has been extinguished.

Agriculture
2 months ago
Let the Illinois State Fair begin!

Costello touts infrastructure; Stratton eyes slushy, corn

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Sports
2 months ago
Illinois football announces sellout for Ohio State clash

The Battle for Illibuck, a wooden turtle trophy exchanged between the two teams when they play, will be one of the most high-stakes clashes in recent history.

The event also highlighted the university’s growing educational footprint, including a surge in enrollment.
Agriculture
2 months ago
U of I leaders celebrate youth, agriculture, and community at Ag Day 2025

On display during Ag Day were projects across hundreds of categories — from robotics and engineering to livestock and nutrition.

Democratic Texas Rep. Gene Wu, center, surrounded by other Texas House Democrats and Democratic members of Congress, speaks during a press conference at the Democratic Party in Warrenville, Ill., Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
National
2 months ago
Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump’s redistricting plan

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat and billionaire, has welcomed the Texas lawmakers to his state but said he has not financially supported them.

A United Airlines jet begins to taxi at O'Hara International Airport in Chicago, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
IL State News
2 months ago
More than 1,000 United Airlines flights delayed in the US due to technology problem

An alert on the Federal Aviation Administration website said all United flights destined for Chicago were halted at their departing airports.

Agriculture
2 months ago
Stick around for this attraction

Ag director Costello lauds artist Sarah Pratt: “Year after year she churns out an amazing sculpture.”

IL State News
2 months ago
Bomb threat mars Texas Dems’ visit to Illinois

Guv defends IL maps as TX plans its own.

Handicapped parking placards for permanently-disabled Illinois residents can now be good for five years, instead of one.
Local
2 months ago
Legislation signed allowing for less-regular parking placard requests for disabled residents

“This law addresses a real problem by cutting red tape and making state government work better for the people it serves.”

Agriculture
2 months ago
Illinois ends landmark ‘Eat.Move.Save.’ program, impacting over 1 million residents and 200 jobs

The decision comes as federal funding for SNAP-Education was cut, despite data showing the program’s proven impact.

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