Illinois

Illinois lawmakers kicked off their spring legislative session roughly three weeks ago, but lawmakers in the House have already filed more than 1,800 bills that could be acted on before the General Assembly adjourns in May. The vast majority of the ideas won’t make it to the...

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and finding the perfect restaurant to take the one you love to can always be challenging. Luckily, there's no shortage of romantic restaurants in Chicagoland, according to OpenTable.

In a world where self-expression takes many forms, one mother’s journey stands out. Kyla, an Illinois native, has become a living canvas, with over 90% of her body adorned in vibrant tattoos. Her unique appearance, however, has sparked controversy and raised questions about...

A satellite, initially identified as Starlink-5693, reentered Earth’s atmosphere Tuesday, causing a dazzling display visible from states such as Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Famed astronomer Jonathan McDowell said the Starlink satellite was closely tracked by space agencies.

SAGINAW, MI — A Saginaw County jury has convicted an Illinois man of driving 300 miles to kill his kill ex-girlfriend, taking her from a Saginaw home then shooting her while surrounded by police. As a result, he’ll be spending the rest of his life in a prison far...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Sheriffs' Association announces that it will be awarding over $58,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2025-2026 academic year. The scholarships are to be...

We all look forward to retiring and if you're close enough to start considering where you want to retire, consider Wisconsin. It is the 10th best state to retire in.

Don't let the winter blahs get you down this year, use them as an excuse to treat yourself to a getaway at one of Illinois' best resorts for families!. It's official. We're in the "dead of winter", and even though Mother Nature hasn't treated us Northern Illinoisans too...

Illinois legislators have introduced a new bill that would allow terminally ill patients to request life-ending medication from their physicians. The End-of-Life Options for Terminally Ill Patients Act, filed as HB1328 and SB9 in the 104th General Assembly, aims to provide a...

SPRINGFIELD, ILL (WICS/WRSP) — Illinois pet owners who neglect their animals could face severe legal consequences, including fines and jail time, according to state laws and animal protection agencies. John Ridley, director of Sangamon County Public Health, said, "If they're...