IDOT needs snow, ice removal crews
(WIFR) - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) held an open house Thursday for anyone interested in joining its snow and ice removal crews...
Minority students underrepresented in computer science programs at Illinois colleges
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A series of three reports were conducted to get to the bottom of why enrollment of minority students is lower...
Texas’ chili voted as the USA’s second-favorite fall dish
A hearty, warm bowl of chili and the fall season go hand in hand here in Texas. This flavorful dish has become...
When does early voting start in Illinois?
ILLINOIS, USA - Early voting for the 2024 general election officially started in Illinois on Thursday, Sept. 26. Voters across the News 8 viewing...
Pritzker: Illinois employment picture improving, despite state’s high jobless rate
(The Center Square) – Illinois’ unemployment rate is more than a full percentage point higher than the national rate, but Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Illinois Had an Earthquake Wednesday Night in an Unexpected Place
If you thought you just felt an earthquake in Illinois, you're correct. It was nothing world-changing, but it did happen in an unexpected place....
How the casino industry is performing in Illinois this year
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Another death linked to Boar’s Head deli meat recall
The illnesses tied to the Boar's Head deli meat recall continues to rise even after the company's Jarratt plant shuttered indefinitely. Nearly 60 people...
Hurricane Helene’s Impact on the Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois Area
Hurricane Helene is making landfall in the Gulf Coast, and folks in Florida and Alabama are gearing up for a rough ride. With a...
EYM Pizza to sell 127 Pizza Hut units
EYM Pizza will sell 127 Pizza Hut locations in Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, South Carolina and Wisconsin as part of a restructuring plan, according to...
