Downstate IDOT workers close to a strike
Unions representing IDOT highway construction workers are closer to calling a strike. JP Fyans III, President of Local 916 told WLPO that federal mediation...
Advocates Rally for Immigration Reform and to Prevent Deportations at Chicago’s Thompson Center
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant Rights calls for policy changesA gathering of advocates convened outside the Thompson Center in downtown Chicago on Thursday, advocating for...
Unusually warm winter in US leads to tornadoes in unusual places
California, Illinois, Wisconsin and Kansas were all the recipients of tornadoes during the past week, which some would call a rarity, especially during the...
Former Illinois State Sen. Sam McCann arrested after delays in federal corruption trial
CHICAGO (CBS/AP) -- Former Illinois State Sen. William "Sam" McCann was arrested on Friday, ahead of his trial next week on corruption...
Kids in Illinois arrested for threats made against Ocala high schools
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Three minors were arrested in Illinois after threats were made against students in Ocala on Friday morning. Ocala Police Department...
Illinois bill would give tax credit to residents fleeing states with abortion, gender-affirming care...
People and health care providers forced to leave states with laws limiting access to gender-affirming medical care and abortion may soon be eligible...
Early voting underway for Illinois primary
Early voting is underway for the Illinois primary. Registered voters can cast ballots at early voting sites. Illinois runs a closed primary, and voters...
Illinois doctors and lawmakers say racism is a public health crisis for Black moms...
ILLINOIS (25News Now) - February is Black History Month and historically Black women have been at the forefront of medical discovery, at times, without...
Man charged with threatening Children and Family Services Employee
A man's in jail, accused of threatening an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Employee.Story continues
Push being made by an Illinois coalition to provide free meals to all students...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) - A statewide coalition in Illinois is calling on the government to fund meals for all Illinois students. Healthy School Meals...
