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8 hours ago
No one hurt as United Airlines plane clips tail of another aircraft in Chicago
The second plane had its horizonal stabilizer struck and was not moving when the planes hit, officials said.
8 hours ago
Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois
Administration claims courts have no right to check president’s military authority.
1 day ago
‘No Kings’ protests return as Trump ramps up authoritarian practices, organizers say
A Springfield rally is among those planned.
1 day ago
Krishnamoorthi spends $450K per week on TV ads in Senate race
Stratton, Kelly struggle to keep pace with Krishnamoorthi’s prolific fundraising.
1 day ago
Former military leaders decry National Guard deployment in Illinois
Legal challenges to deployment, immigration enforcement continue in court.
1 day ago
Dabrowski sets fundraising bar at $1.5M in GOP primary for governor
Bailey working to establish funding sources after late entry into race he won 4 years ago.
1 day ago
Pritzker tax summaries show more than $10M in 2024 income — not including trusts. Read the returns here
Governor says 'I like to play cards' as returns show $1.4M in gambling income.
1 day ago
Springfield’s iconic Carillon may be growing!
Plans are underway to build a museum and event space adjacent to the tower.
2 days ago
Jack-o’-Lantern Spectacular lights Up Washington Park this weekend
2,500+ pumpkins carved and lit!
2 days ago
Interest groups: Ameren prioritizes profits over rate affordability
A proposed order would cut a recommended $129 million rate hike request for natural gas delivery by about one third, or, $44 million.
2 days ago
Democratic governors form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
Among them are governors of the most populous blue states, California and New York, and several governors who are considered possible 2028 presidential candidates, including California's Gavin Newsom, Illinois' JB Pritzker and Maryland's Moore.
2 days ago
Federal immigration officers in Chicago area will be required to wear body cameras, judge says
"I’m having concerns about my order being followed,” the judge said.
2 days ago
Massey Commission looks at accountability, and why city councils and school boards aren’t at the table
An independent commission was suggested to make sure money is spent properly, and to make sure action items actually get done.
3 days ago
SNAP changes leave a bitter taste
Advocate says the "Big Beautiful Bill" shifts major costs to the state.
3 days ago
Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark
The rat hole went viral early last year after comedian Winslow Dumaine posted a photo of it on X.
3 days ago
Illinois High School Football Poll
Here are this week's high school football rankings in Illinois.
3 days ago
Georgia school chief resigns after indictment alleging kickback scheme in Illinois
A federal grand jury in Chicago indicted Horton last week on 17 counts including wire fraud, embezzlement and tax evasion.
3 days ago
Ontario premier criticizes Trump after Stellantis says it will move production from Canada to the US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for the company's decision this week to shift production of the SUV from Brampton, Ontario, to Illinois as part of plan to invest $13 billion to expand its manufacturing capacity in the United States.
3 days ago
County judge in Chicago area bars ICE from arresting people at court
Illinois governor denounces tear gas use
