Illinois becomes first state to mandate halal, kosher meals be available in public institutions such as schools
With the Faith By Plate Act mandating halal and kosher meals be offered at places such as public schools, Muslim parents are ...
How to find your polling place for the 2025 Illinois elections
Illinois’ consolidated elections will take place on Tuesday across the state, with a host of local races on the ballot.
What time do polls open in Illinois? Last-minute voter guide for big elections in Chicago suburbs
It's Election Day in multiple Chicago suburbs, with major races in some parts of mayor, village president, plus ballot questions -- also known as referendums -- where results could have big impacts on ...
After years of neglect, an Illinois village with ties to Abraham Lincoln is getting a refresh
The tiny central Illinois village of New Salem, where Lincoln accidentally spent half-a-dozen years in the 1830s, perhaps did ...
Illinois Secretary of State's Office opening new flagship DMV in downtown Chicago
A new flagship DMV location opens Tuesday afternoon in downtown Chicago.The Secretary of State Flagship Center in Chicago will be located at 125 W. Monroe Street."Our new Flagship Center showcases the ...
With Chicago's mass transit system on the fiscal precipice, what solutions are on the table?
State lawmakers remain focused on reforming Chicago mass transit as they discuss two bills to either merge the agencies or ...
Chicago's Hard Rock Cafe closes after nearly 40 years. One Illinois location remains
After nearly 40 years in business, the famous Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Chicago permanently closed its doors on March 29.
1 dead in NW Indiana as strong storms rip through Chicago area, downing trees and damaging homes
A semi driver was killed in Valparaiso as strong winds moved through the area, knocking out power for thousands, officials ...
Severe storms rake Chicago area
Hail and massive wind gusts pelted the Chicago area as severe thunderstorms rumbled through Sunday afternoon. The system had ...
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Medicare Advantage slow to take root in Illinois, but insurers aren't deterred yet
All but one state surrounding Illinois has higher than 50% market penetration in Medicare Advantage. Only Iowa has less ...
Illinois college, university leaders fight to save funding threatened at federal level
The college and university leaders pleaded with lawmakers to fight the Trump administration's threats to federal funding — such as grants that help students pay for college.