Canadian Drought Creates Illinois Headache

(WAND) - Since the previous Friday, Canadian wildfire smoke of varying degrees has been an issue across central Illinois.   Although our northern neighbors have seen far worse air quality, we have reached the "unhealthy for sensitive groups" …

Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/4)

ILLINOIS AROUND THE STATE With electric prices going up, advocates tried — and failed — to reform the energy sector “Heading into the end of the legislative session, consumer advocates, renewable energy industry groups and environmental advocates were …

Illinois National Guard Honors Master Sgt. Francis Sarnecki’s 31 Years of Service

Surrounded by his wife, loved ones, and fellow Soldiers, Master Sgt. Francis Sarnecki retired from the Illinois Army National Guard during a ceremony held June 6 at the Illinois State Military Museum. The event marked the conclusion of a distinguished 31- …

Investing in People: Gotion Illinois Supports Graduates of Local Workforce Development Program

Partnership with Calumet Area Industrial Commission prepares area residents for skills needed for modern manufacturing jobs MANTENO, Ill., June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Gotion Illinois, a global innovator in next-generation energy storage and …

Chicago Sports Network inks deal with Comcast, dropping over-the-air in all Illinois markets

(25News Now) - Chicago sports fans will soon no longer be able to watch their teams across Illinois with just rabbit ears. Chicago Sports Network announced that effective June 9, CHSN will no longer be available over-the-air in all Illinois markets, …

Illinois bill aimed to better protect foster children

Illinois HFS warning public about data breach

Officials said 933 people were impacted by the breach, with some of the compromised data including names, birthdays and social security numbers. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services is warning the public about a …

6-year-old Illinois boy dies of balloon-related suffocation, officials say

A 6-year-old boy died due to balloon-related suffocation last month in Mt. Carmel, according to preliminary findings from the Wabash County Coroner's Office. County Coroner Shaun Keepes responded to “the tragic accidental death of a juvenile” at a Mt. …

Father McGivney rolls past Pawnee and into Illinois Class 1A baseball state final

For the second time in five seasons, a flock of Griffins is soaring into the Illinois Class 1A baseball state championship. Father McGivney beat Pawnee 16-1 in the state semifinals behind 12 runs across the second and third innings, needing four innings to …

Here’s How the Corn Crop Shaped Up in May Across Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska

The month of May was a mixed bag for corn crop progress across Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska, and, at times, within the same state. While some growers were stuck waiting for the rain to stop, others looked forward to its relief.  By the end of the month, …