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Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders speak at an event at the Governor’s Mansion in March 2026. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jenna Schweikert)
Education
4 months ago
School choice option at standstill as legislators weigh benefits, political fallout

Illinois takes cautious approach on whether to opt into federal tax credit program.

Brick apartment building angled under bright sun with lens flare; a person with a colorful headwrap stands on the sidewalk to the right.
IL State News
4 months ago
Ex-residents of apartment building targeted in massive immigration raid seek millions in damages

Feds claimed Venezuelan gang had ‘taken over’ Chicago complex.

Man in a suit and black mask holds a landscape photo next to a large poster labeled ET302 Boeing with many portrait thumbnails.
IL State News
4 months ago
Jury awards $49.5M to the family of a woman killed in 2019 Boeing Max crash

The verdict, reached Wednesday after a trial in federal court in Chicago, resolves one of the last remaining wrongful death lawsuits filed in connection with the disaster that killed all 157 people aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302.

Chicago Blackhawks
Sports
4 months ago
Blackhawks agree to 3-year contract with forward prospect Roman Kantserov

The Blackhawks went 29-39-14 this year, an 11-point improvement on the previous season and still nowhere near playoff contention.

FILE - Illinois head coach Brad Underwood watches froom the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball tournament semifinal game against UConn at the Final Four, April 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Sports
4 months ago
Brad Underwood agrees to new contract terms following Illinois’ Final Four run

The agreement requires approval of university trustees.

Rate Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox.
IL State News
4 months ago
White Sox say fan who fell into the bullpen seems to be doing well

The video shows the fan rising to his feet as Chicago second baseman Chase Meidroth hits a run-scoring sacrifice fly to Royals center fielder Lane Thomas for the first out in the bottom of the third inning.

The Starbucks global corporate headquarters building is seen Monday, May 11, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Business
4 months ago
Starbucks to lay off 300 US corporate workers and close regional offices

Starbucks said it’s also closing underused offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago and other cities.

Sen. Dick Durbin speaks Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Illinois, along with CEO Tiffany Mathis Posey.
Local
4 months ago
Durbin says anti-vaping stance cost FDA chief his job

Durbin voted to approve Makary’s nomination when Makary said he would take a tough stand on vapes aimed at kids.

Fuyao Glass America
Local
4 months ago
Fuyao Glass announces major expansion proposal in Decatur

Price said pending federal approval, the facility will be built right next to the current facility in Mt. Zion.

Cardiff, Wales - September 3rd 2022: WWE Champion Roman Reigns holding up the championship belt in the ring at WWE Clash at the Castle
Local
4 months ago
WWE pins BOS Center

Ticket sales start May 20.

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