Passengers seeks updates on their delayed flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Kenner, La. (AP Photo/Jack Brooks)
IL State News
1 month ago
United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continue

About 35% of all the airline’s flights on Wednesday were delayed and 7% — 218 flights — were canceled, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
Mortgage rates fall to 10‑month low, offering relief for Springfield, Illinois buyers

Redfin Real Estate reports on dropping mortgage rates in the Springfield, IL metro area.

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
1 month 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.

Sports
1 month ago
Ulrich named UIS head volleyball coach

Ulrich comes to UIS after four seasons as the head coach at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas.

Agriculture
1 month ago
Let the Illinois State Fair begin!

Costello touts infrastructure; Stratton eyes slushy, corn

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Sports
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.

Local
1 month ago
Complaint: Council meeting is too short

Citizen Pacha says of upper-level staff turnover: “Rats fleeing a sinking ship.”

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