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The Baldwin Energy Complex in southwestern Illinois is set to shut down at the end of 2027. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker)
IL State News
6 hours ago
Study finds Illinois’ Displaced Energy Workers Bill of Rights falls short

Non-union workers at a southern Illinois coal mine didn’t receive the same benefits as unionized workers, the study found.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)
Sports
6 hours ago
Caleb Williams provides another reminder of his importance to the Chicago Bears

The third-year quarterback was 30 of 36 for 305 yards and a touchdown.

Chicago, IL April 22, 2025, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building and Ralph H. Metcalfe Federal Building, side by side, across the street, government, downtown, loop, business, district
Crime
7 hours ago
Chicago police take man in custody after shots fired outside federal building, no one was injured

No one was injured and there was only minor damage to federal property, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement.

Chicago, IL April 17, 2025, Coco food delivery robot cart going down the sidewalk, automated
IL State News
7 hours ago
Delivery Robots Accused Of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

The men filed separate class-action lawsuits in Cook County court Oct. 9 against Coco Robotics and Serve Robotics, alleging the companies violated a state privacy law.

Harm reduction products offered by Springfield's Intricate Minds.
Local
11 hours ago
Intricate Minds opens second Springfield location to expand harm reduction services

Nonprofit now offers 45 hours of services a week after adding a site at First Presbyterian Church.

FILE - Chicago Fire soccer
Sports
1 day ago
Fire clinch playoff spot despite 1-0 loss to Revolution behind Matt Polster, Matt Turner

The Fire (14-10-6) clinched a second straight playoff berth in two seasons under Gregg Berhalter, despite the loss — thanks to Orlando City’s victory over D.C. United.

Chicago Bears logo
Sports
1 day ago
Caleb Williams completes first 12 passes in return after missing 3 games as Bears top Falcons 31-23

Williams said he “felt comfortable from the rip.”

University of Illinois Athletics Logo
Sports
1 day ago
Florida is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 men’s poll as Duke, Illini also receive first-place votes

Duke received 10 first-place votes and was second in the preseason poll. Illinois received the other two and was third.

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