Devastation in Lena, Illinois, after tornado last week

The Sheriff's office in Stephenson County, Illinois, was set to provide an update Monday about the reported tornado that ...

Intense storms in Illinois fueled at least 15 tornadoes last week and fed rivers that will crest starting Monday

The Des Plaines River is expected to reach its highest peak at 18 feet on Monday. The Fox River is forecast to reach 11.9 ...

Lawmakers sweeten pot to keep Bears in Illinois, with stadium bill linked to statewide property tax relief

The Bears continue to weigh whether to build a new stadium in Arlington Heights or Northwest Indiana. A new property tax ...

Illinois teachers union weighs in on Bears stadium debate

The powerful IFT is injecting itself into the debate over a bill the Bears want passed to build a new suburban stadium.

Recovery efforts underway after reported tornado in Lena, Illinois

A reported tornado in Lena, Illinois, about 47 miles west of Rockford, has caused extensive storm damage, including possibly ...
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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake just rattled the East Coast. When was Illinois' last quake?

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake shook New Jersey and the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning, the U.S. Geological Survey said, with residents across Connecticut, Pennsylvania, ...

Top Illinois basketball recruit's new status gives green light to start in 2026-27

Illinois basketball now has a five-star coming in for 2026, and this solidifies the thinking that he should be starting from ...

Rep. Sonya M. Harper: Illinois promised cannabis equity. The work isn’t finished.

Illinois promised the nation a model for equitable cannabis legalization. The market is thriving, but the equity promise ...