4 weeks ago in National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

4 weeks ago in Business, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Illinois food assistance error rate continues to grow as federal penalties loom

State plans to hire hundreds of employees to meet federal requirements.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

Attorney General Raoul hopes to recoup $10M in new budget

An unwelcome 3am surprise is just an example of how the legislature works.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

MLB’s draft overhaul would limit choices for teen players — and be a boon for colleges

Owners recently proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski

Leo is a White Sox fan dating to his days growing up in Chicago.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

4 weeks ago in World

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports

Illini’s Kylan Boswell signs with Charlotte Hornets after NBA draft

Boswell, who went undrafted in the 2026 NBA draft, was a key player in Illinois' Final Four run.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

United Way invests $1.3M in central Illinois programs to support families

The organization has guaranteed funding for the next three years, giving programs long-term support to expand services.

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, Sports

Ticket bots, ‘predatory’ loans are in Pritzker’s crosshairs

Governor wants to make it easier for "families to just enjoy a night out."

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide, Sports

Memorial Health Championship in full swing in Springfield

Organizers are also offering additional attractions beyond golf, including food trucks, the Scheels Fan Zone and Family Fun Day on Saturday, which features a superhero theme for children and families.

4 weeks ago in Crime, Local

Wheeling man arrested at White Oaks Mall accused of grooming

Officers went on a patrol investigation at the mall after they were informed the man posing as the minor was there to catch a predator.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, Local

New Illinois driving test age requirements start July 1

The 2025 law raises mandatory driving test age for older drivers.

4 weeks ago in Business, Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports

Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Byram says he’s ready for his new opportunity as the No. 1 defenseman for the Blackhawks

“To be honest, I feel like I’ve just been preparing for an opportunity like this for a long time,” Byram said Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in IL State News, National, Sports

Keaton Wagler’s whirlwind leap from only two Power Five offers to the Clippers as the No. 5 pick

“It’s kind of crazy just seeing how fast things moved, especially kind of being underrecruited and underrated,” he said.

4 weeks ago in Crime, IL State News, National

2 missing Chicago men found dead outside Mexico City, family confirms

On Wednesday, the family of Mawani said Mexican authorities confirmed their loved ones had died, and remembered them in an outpouring of grief.

4 weeks ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National

Dozens of states could face new costs because of high error rates in SNAP food aid

Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year, cost-share delay are Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, New Mexico, Oregon and the District of Columbia.

4 weeks ago in Business, Local

Honoring the best in small business

Fifth Street Renaissance, Resource One, Cured Catering, and ChangeBridge Consulting are all honored.