The Illinois Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts to clear litter and debris from highways, ramps, and trouble spots as summer approaches. Crews are working across the state, aiming to keep roads safer and more visually appealing for all travelers. Residents are urged to do their part by properly disposin...

Legislation aimed at expanding health insurance coverage for children with acquired speech-language disorders is advancing in Illinois. The House Insurance Committee has unanimously endorsed Senate Bill 2899, moving it to the House floor for further debate. If enacted, the measure would require health insurers to cover...

Gas prices continue their upward climb in Illinois, with the latest figures from AAA showing the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded now at $5.03-a noticeable jump from $4.97 earlier this week. This increase places Illinois well above the national average, which currently sits at $4.51 per gallon. Drivers can...

Governor J.B. Pritzker is calling on the Trump administration to greenlight Illinois's bid for over one billion dollars in federal funding aimed at expanding broadband access. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Pritzker emphasized the potential impact for over 383,000 Illinois residents currently...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is urging residents to resist the urge to intervene when they spot baby birds or young animals alone in nature. Most of the time, parents are nearby but deliberately keep their distance when humans are present, ensuring their offspring remain safe. Experts emphasize that rem...