With the 2025 Illinois State Fair set to kick off August 7, organizers are introducing new security measures to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fairgoers. In partnership with the Illinois State Police, the Fair is implementing stricter policies, especially around the Grandstand area
In a dramatic high-rise rescue Tuesday afternoon, Urbana firefighters rappelled nine stories to save two injured workers stranded on a suspended sky platform at the Florida Avenue Residence Hall
Durbin says medical schools and medical research will be among the things he thinks will suffer
Defense feared Massey supporters would taint the jury pool in Peoria, where Grayson’s trial will be held.
Local groups renew calls for community benefits agreement
“It’s hard to know whether this decline represents some improvement in the quality of decision-making by officers in these situations or whether this might be the result of underpolicing and withdrawal from victimized communities.”
Longtime lobbyist and friend to ex-speaker sentenced after 2023 convictions
Legislation approved the change of the building’s name, honoring the longtime public servant in teaching, government, and coaching tumbling
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs says “Republicans are hurting Republicans” with Medicare and Medicaid cuts
The update brought by HB 2488 formalizes the state’s shift toward a more independent, state-centered approach to enforcing pay equity, reinforcing Illinois’ position as a national leader in labor rights and wage transparency
