Illinois

Advocates say central Illinois communities deserve more bus service, funding

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - State lawmakers face a major challenge heading into budget discussions next year as Chicago public transit agencies face a $730...

Illinois quick hits: Illinois-Missouri bridge closed; Historical Society Facebook page hacked

Illinois-Missouri bridge closed A bridge connecting Illinois and Missouri has been closed due to a fire raging nearby. According to the...

Jury selection continues in Madigan’s corruption trial

CHICAGO, Ill. (IRN) - The bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to resume Tuesday with more questioning...

A mentally ill man was restrained in a chair for 68 hours at Franklin...

Warning: The following article includes mentions of self-harm. Franklin County Jail restrained two mentally ill men in chairs for prolonged periods, in violation of...

We Could See So. Indiana’s First Fall Frost This Week – Much Sooner Than...

In a previous article, I shared the Old Farmer's Almanac predictions for when to expect the first frost of 2024 in Southern Indiana, Illinois,...

Rosati’s Pizza offering large pizzas for $3.50 at participating locations. Full list

Rosati's Pizza is offering up a unique deal for customers in celebration of the local restaurant chain's 60th anniversary -- but there's a catch....

Check your coat pockets: Illinois Lottery seeks owner of winning $250,000 ticket

The winner of an Illinois Lottery ticket has less than two weeks to claim a $250,000 prize won last year. ...

Walgreens in Illinois Says They Will Close 1,200 Stores Forever

The announcement that came from Deerfield, Illinois was certainly not what many Walgreens employees wanted to hear. The company says they will now close...

7 Different Wildlife Cameos on an Illinois Backyard Cam in a Week

When you live in Illinois, it's likely there are woods nearby and if there are woods nearby, your yard can be an interstate highway...

Fast-Growing Chicken Salad Chick Coming to Missouri & Illinois

If you've ever been to a very popular chicken salad place in the southeast and thought "wow, I wish Illinois or Missouri had a...

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