A 3-year-old boy was pulled from a burning home in Decatur and later died. The incident has left residents grieving and underscores the devastating impact of house fires on local communities.
A legislative proposal in Illinois seeks to exempt workers’ tip income from state taxes, mirroring a federal “No Tax on Tips” policy. State Rep. Regan Deering is leading the charge, aiming to reduce financial strain on employees whose wages rely heavily on gratuities.
Sunday’s TV lineup features a Big Ten showdown as Illinois takes on Nebraska. Check your local listings for broadcast times and channels, and don’t miss this highly anticipated men’s match-up.
Illinois marked a groundbreaking milestone last year, recording zero fatal expressway shootings throughout 2025. Police designed a strategy centered on technology, particularly automated license plate readers, to maintain public safety on the state’s highways.
In a dramatic showdown at Mackey Arena, the 11th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini toppled the No. 4 Purdue Boilermakers. Five defining statistics underpinned Illinois’ success, signaling a major shift in the college basketball landscape.
Illinois is bracing for a possible Medicaid funding shortfall as new federal rules cap how much money states can raise through provider taxes. Experts say the shift could unsettle longstanding financial arrangements that help pay for Medicaid services.
In a conservative-majority decision, the Supreme Court has refused President Trump’s request to deploy the National Guard in Illinois. This ruling, reported by The Lewiston Tribune Online, marks a significant setback for the administration’s plans.
Despite not taking the field or court, Illinois saw its standing in the AP Top 25 fall by two spots. Longtime poll voter Scott Richey sheds light on how such an unexpected shift can occur—even without any new results on the schedule.
No. 11 Illinois holds a narrow 14–13 lead against Duke at halftime. Rusk’s first touchdown pass for the Illini made a key impact, while the Blue Devils applied steady pressure and Mensah responded before the break.
Illinois is broadening its lead testing program by adding more zip codes, a move that aims to address lead exposure concerns and improve public health across the state.