WATCH: Driver survives Kansas tornado from his car Aden Basgall was stuck in his car during an EF2 tornado that tore through Grinnell, Kansas. A tornado...
Illinois football has been on a tear in the 2026 recruiting cycle. Currently ranked 12th nationally in 247 Sports’ class rankings, the Illini are pushing to...
James said that at first, he showed up late to every class. But soon the lessons sank in, and he was never late again. He always...
Since the turn of the century, Illinois has boasted plenty of individual talent and enjoyed its share of team success. The team hardware consists of five...
Illinois now has a new third-largest city after new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau showed one Chicago suburb dethroning another for the title. While Chicago...
A dust storm hit Chicago on Friday, with authorities warning other Illinois cities about zero-visibility conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple Dust Storm...
More than 43,000 people in Illinois and more than 84,000 in northwest Indiana were without power Friday morning after severe thunderstorms swept through the Chicago area,...
The Illinois House passed legislation on Thursday requiring more thorough background checks before police officers are hired, less than a year after a Sangamon County Sheriff’s...
(WIFR) – Municipal leaders prepare for a taxation juggling act. Starting January 1, 2026, Illinois will eliminate the 1% grocery sales tax. For DeKalb City Manager...
New Aurora, Illinois Mayor John Laesch sworn in – CBS Chicago Watch CBS News Laesch, who previously served as alderman-at-large, defeated outgoing Mayor Richard Irvin in...