Boston, Massachusetts USA - November 16, 2024: Hundreds of counter protesters clash with police at anti-abortion demonstration in Boston
National
8 months ago
Supreme Court turns back challenges to laws keeping abortion opponents away from clinics, patients

One case comes from Carbondale, Illinois, which is located near the state’s southern border and passed an ordinance after becoming a destination for patients from nearby states with abortion bans.

Nelson farm
Agriculture
8 months ago
Financial impacts of federal action stir anxiety for Illinois farmers

Farmers face uncertainty as Congress delays long-term spending legislation

Milan K. Patel sold the $3.1 million winning Ultimate Diamond Jackpot ticket at Komal Wine and Liquor in Chicago.
IL State News
8 months ago
$3M lottery ticket sold at convenience store near O’Hare Airport

The winner has one year from the drawing to claim the $3,188,104.

IL State News
8 months ago
Tax amnesty is part of Governor Pritzker’s budget proposal

Removing penalties induces taxpayers to pay up, says revenue director

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias exits the House chambers in the Illinois Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)
IL State News
8 months ago
As federal deadline approaches, Illinois Secretary of State urges residents to “Get Real”

On May 7, state-issued driver’s licenses will no longer be accepted as a valid form of identification for domestic flights or at certain federal facilities such as military bases or federal courthouses.

United Center
Sports
8 months ago
Bulls, Blackhawks owners get the OK from City Council to transform area around United Center

The 1901 Project, touted as the largest private investment in Chicago’s West Side, is being spearheaded by the Reinsdorf and Wirtz families, who own the arena.

Gov. JB Pritzker gives State of the State and budget address on Feb. 19, 2025 at Illinois State Capitol.
IL State News
8 months ago
Governor Pritzker unveils new initiatives in address, criticizes Trump’s actions while citing Nazi parallels

In addition to highlighting initiatives in economic development, education and healthcare, Pritzker took time to talk about his “foreboding dread of what is happening in the U.S.”

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago, Aug. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Education
8 months ago
Pritzker to back ‘screen-free schools’ and join national trend to ban cellphones in class

Eight states have policies that ban or limit schoolhouse cellphone use. Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio. Iowa, Kentucky and Michigan are among the 15 states where bans or other restrictions have been proposed.

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after speaking at a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show, on Oct. 5, 2024, in Butler, Pa. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
IL State News
8 months ago
Proposal for Illinois’ own DOGE

New caucus will be bipartisan

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