Giannoulias Awards $20 Million in Grants to Benefit Illinois Libraries

AG Drummond asks federal judge to fine poultry companies for polluting the Illinois River

OKLAHOMA — Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking a federal judge to fine poultry companies for the pollution of the Illinois River and limit the spread of waste in certain areas. Drummond's office filed a proposed final judgement in the …

$1 Billion Illinois Firm Thrives Thanks To Its Cozy Caterpillar Relationships

Joshua Waite Courtesy of Northwestern Mutual Name: Joshua Waite Firm: Waite Financial Group / Northwestern Mutual Location: Peoria, IL Total Value of Policies: $1.1 billion Background: Joshua Waite grew up in a small farming town outside Peoria, …

State Farm plans big insurance hike for Illinois homeowners, citing severe weather

Illinois homeowners are facing a sharp increase in insurance premiums soon, as State Farm implements a hike for both new and renewing homeowners’ policies across the state. According to State Farm, the change is necessary due to ongoing financial pressure …

Rounds of storms, flash flooding threaten northern Illinois through Saturday

Heavy rain and the threat of severe thunderstorms will impact northern Illinois from Thursday evening through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Storms could begin Thursday evening and last through the overnight hours, increasing in …

Jacob Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, Named to University of Arkansas Chancellor's List

FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS (July 10, 2025) — The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for making the Spring 2025 Chancellor's List. Jacob Rapps of Geneseo, Illinois, joins a prestigious group of students who have attained a 4.0 grade-point …

Rounds Of Storms Possible: Here's When Severe Weather Could Hit Illinois

ILLINOIS — Several rounds of storms are possible starting Thursday through Saturday, with the possibility of some severe weather, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday will have a high of 87, and the highest chance of storms is mainly in the …

5 ways Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will impact Illinois

Illinois woman charged after 52 dogs rescued from uninhabitable home, police say

A Wauconda woman is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities discovered more than 50 dogs living in filthy and overcrowded conditions inside her home, police said. WAUCONDA, Ill. - A Wauconda woman is facing animal cruelty charges after authorities …

IDOT Bridge and road improvement underway as part of Rebuild Illinois plan

Pedestrian safety improvements were installed along E 10th Street, Greenville, August 13, 2020. Original public domain image from Flickr July 10, 2025 – As part of one of its busiest construction seasons ever, the Illinois Department of Transportation is …