Rep. Deering introduces bill in Illinois House to establish home utility relief program

HB4147 10/09/2025 Creates the Home Utility Relief Act. Requires the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to create, as soon as practicable, a Home Utility Rebate Program to provide rebates to households that use electricity and that...

Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick — a fiercely independent essayist, painter and gallerist — dies at 66

Tony Fitzpatrick, one of Chicago’s celebrated multidisciplinary artists, has died at 66 years old. Best known for his mixed-media collages, drawings, paintings, poetry and theatrical work, Fitzpatrick’s art addressed themes rooted in Chicago life,...

Rep. Tarver introduces bill in Illinois House to restrict gambling credit use

HB4149 10/09/2025 Amends the Illinois Lottery Law. Prohibits a person from selling a lottery ticket or share on a credit basis. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Provides that an automated teller machine (ATM) located within a casino shall not be...

Ohio State dominates Illinois in Big Ten road trip

Ryan Day postgame interview | Ohio State vs. Illinois

Rep. Davis introduces bill in Illinois House to support school choice

HB4148 10/09/2025 Amends the School Code. Provides that the General Assembly voluntarily elects the State to: (1) participate in the federal tax credit established under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act for individuals who make qualified...

Illinois DOGE Profile: Sweetwater Foundation Inc.

Sweetwater Foundation Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the...

Ohio State stays unbeaten despite uneven play in 34-16 win over Illinois

Jaheim Clarke (6) and Jeremiah Smith (4) hand-fight after a play that resulted in offsetting unsportsmanlike conduct penalties during Ohio State’s 34-16 win over Illinois on Saturday at Gies Memorial Stadium. Credit: Liam Ahern | Sports Photo...

$8.6 Million Dollar Settlement Approved for 9-Year-Old Boy Represented by Nolan Law Group Paid By Undisclosed Chicago Area Hospital for Birth Injury

CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- After one week of pre-trial motions, on October 7, 2025, Cook County Law Division Judge Preston Jones, Jr., approved a settlement of $8,600,000.00 for the benefit of a 9-year-old boy who...

Grades are in: Illinois made it easy on No. 1 Ohio State

Player of the game Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin Sayin didn’t have to do too much — or work all that hard offensively — given the gift of field position delivered by the Buckeyes’ defense. Securing a short field for multiple drives limited...

No. 17 Illinois fails to rise to the moment against No. 1 Ohio State, with mistakes leading to a 34-16 loss

CHAMPAIGN — Illinois quarterback Luke Altmyer said he was the most excited he has ever been for a game Saturday against Ohio State. The No. 17 Illini hosted the country’s No. 1 team at Gies Memorial Stadium for the first time since 2006. Fans...

Snatched: How ICE raids are shattering Chicago's immigrant world

One minute Maria was selling tamales from her food cart in Chicago's West Side. The next, her son told AFP, she was bundled into a van, the latest victim of President Donald Trump's aggressive crackdown on immigrants. Maria's family was left to...

Illinois faces Purdue to close home schedule

Illinois (11-2-1, 4-2-1) and Purdue (5-7-3, 2-4-1) have played each other yearly since 1998. The Illini hold a dominant 16-10-3 record over the Boilermakers and have won five of the last six meetings. “We’re pretty familiar with how they play,”...

Illinois hammers home win against Rutgers in 2-0 shutout

Starting games with a strong tempo is an issue that has followed Illinois (11-2-1, 4-2-1) all season. The few times that the Illini have managed to do so, they still struggled to capitalize on opportunities and to remain intense through the second...

NLDS Game Thread #5: Milwaukee Brewers (2-2) vs. Chicago Cubs (2-2)

The Cubs brought the series even on Thursday, setting the stage for a winner-take-all Game 5 tonight. For all the tension that brings, the Brewers get to face the task at home in Milwaukee.The Brewers decided to start Trevor Megill today, starting...

Hundreds gather in East Chicago to protest immigration arrests

A video that went viral Thursday of a man being detained by federal immigration agents at an East Chicago bakery marked a significant moment for many of those who gathered Saturday to protest at East Chicago City Hall. “I think it has been...

Data shows value of Illinois livestock industry

A new economic impact report shows that there’s more to Illinois farms than just corn, soybeans and wheat along the highways. The Dual Impact – Environmental Stewardship and Economic Value of the Illinois Livestock Industry report was released by...

Darin LaHood discusses agriculture policy and China’s rare earth exports in recent posts

Darin LaHood, U.S. Congressman representing Illinois’ 16th district, recently shared updates on his activities and policy priorities through a series of posts on social media.On October 9, 2025, LaHood wrote about a visit to Peoria County: "I...

Bridge work begins Monday on Illinois 84 in Whiteside County

Illinois 84 bridge repairs north of Illinois 136 begin Oct. 13 in Whiteside County. One lane will remain open with temporary traffic signals. WHITESIDE COUNTY, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that, weather permitting,...

2 Illinois Beers Capture Awards For America’s Best Juicy Or Hazy IPA

Sierra Nevada Brewery's Weizenbock, brewed in Mills River, North Carolina, was awarded the gold medal for the best German wheat beer at the 2025 Great American Beer Festival. (AP Photo/Beth J. Harpaz, File) Copyright 2016 The Associated Press. All...