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Cheering crowds packed Willard Airport on Sunday to welcome home the Fighting Illini men's basketball team after their thrilling Elite Eight victory over Iowa. Waves of orange and blue greeted the players as enthusiastic fans waved signs, waved flags, and danced in celebration. For many, the scene stirred memories of I...

Illinois State Police shared results from March patrols conducted in Champaign, Macon, and Vermilion Counties, targeting seat belt and child restraint compliance. With local law enforcement handling other calls, state troopers were able to focus squarely on occupant safety. The crackdown resulted in 91 total citations,...

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is preparing for a leadership transition as Jimmy Clayton steps in as president and CEO on April 1. Clayton brings experience from his previous advocacy and lobbying roles with Illinois REALTORS. He succeeds Dan Wagner, who has been serving as interim CEO following Lou Sandoval's depart...

Illinois' legal sports betting industry is experiencing challenges, with the latest Gaming Board report revealing a decline for the fifth month in a row. The slowdown follows the introduction of a per-wager tax last year. Industry group Sports Betting Alliance highlights a 20% dip in legal wagers during the Chicago Bea...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is sounding the alarm over a sharp rise in text-message scams across the state. Scammers are reportedly impersonating the DMV, asking recipients for payment and sensitive personal information. Giannoulias makes it clear that neither his office nor the DMV will ever contact ...

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a nationwide emergency fuel waiver, permitting sales of E15 gasoline and easing federal restrictions on E10. This action, effective from May 1 through May 20, aims to bolster fuel supplies and reduce prices amid ongoing market pressures. The agency indicated the waiver ...

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is moving forward with the I-COVER program, which aims to boost early establishment of cover crops across the state. After a pause last summer due to uncertainties regarding a $7 million federal grant, officials now say renewed support allows the initiative to reboot. I-COVER is d...

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has expressed hesitation about endorsing a federal tax credit scholarship program that could benefit families using public, private, and homeschool options. According to the Chicago Tribune, Pritzker's concerns came to light after Comptroller Susana Mendoza publicly urged the state to op...

Super Bowl champion Jacardia Wright is set to make a special appearance in his hometown this summer. Wright, a St. Teresa High School alumnus and former Missouri State University standout, will be at the Lincoln Square Theater on July 10th. After joining the Seattle Seahawks last year, Wright played a role in their rec...

Illinois farmers brought their concerns directly to Springfield, as Gov. J.B. Pritzker and lawmakers hosted over 50 farm groups at the Capitol. State officials pointed to federal policies for squeezing producers with rising costs. At the gathering, Representative Charles Meier, a Republican from Okawville, urged for in...