Hardee’s closes five Central Illinois locations
If you're looking for a quick drive through burger, your menu just shrank. The Hardee's locations in Champaign, Chatham, Virden, Springfield and Monticello, IL...
1,700-year-old artifacts illegally headed to Illinois head back to El Salvador
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Important historical artifacts illegally headed to Illinois are now back where they belong in their home country of El...
Judge ‘not interested’ in delaying challenge to Illinois gun ban
(The Center Square) – A federal judge told the state he is not interested in delaying a challenge to Illinois’ gun ban so...
Nearly 100 students, many Ukrainian refugees, lose scholarships after statewide tax credit program ends
Thousands of Ukrainian families who were forced to leave their war-torn country found a new home in Chicago. Once here, many enrolled their children...
IL Governor Pritzker Expresses Disappointment Over Chicago City Council’s Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
J.B. Pritzker criticizes Chicago City Council's failure to address Hamas' actionsIllinois Governor JB Pritzker voiced criticism on Thursday towards the symbolic ceasefire resolution passed...
Recent Court Ruling Effects Chicago Knife Laws
In recent years, the legal landscape surrounding knife laws in Chicago and Illinois at large has seen significant changes, influenced by various court rulings....
Illinois governor urges Texas to stop sending migrants amid bitter cold forecast
Due to subzero temperatures in Illinois in January, Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to stop sending migrants to Chicago.Story continues
Sen. Durbin continues push for protecting kids online
CHICAGO — Illinois Senator Dick Durbin continues to make his case for cracking down on social media platforms. Durbin said he has...
Survey shows beekeeping leading alternative hobby in Illinois
(The Center Square) – A new survey has found that beekeeping is one of the most popular alternative hobbies in Illinois. In...
Latest Illinois Bill Would Take Power Away From Police in Traffic Stops
Hey there, folks! So, have you heard about the buzz around Illinois State Representative Justin Slaughter's House Bill 4603? This little piece of legislation...