Illinois officials react to Congress passaging Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

(The Center Square) – Illinois elected officials are taking expected positions after the passage Thursday of the “big, beautiful bill” in Washington D.C. U.S. House Republicans finally united around the Senate-revised “big, beautiful bill” and passed it in …

15-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Crystal Lake, Illinois identified

Twenty years on, Sufjan Stevens’ ‘Illinois’ is still telling an American story

“What have we become, America?” It’s almost quaint to imagine asking that question 20 years ago. “What have we become, America?” is a question posed in the third-to-last song of an album I really love. The song is called “The Tallest Man, the Broadest …

Trump tax bill could close nine Illinois hospitals, health care advocates warn

With the U.S. House securing the passage of President Donald Trump’s landmark tax bill, health care advocates and Illinoisans are sorting out the sprawling impacts of a measure that could shutter nine hospitals in the state, kick more than 427,000 off food …

Illinois America 250 Commission prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence

This weekend our country will celebrate the 4th of July. Preparations are being made nationally and at the state level to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the declaration of the independence. The Illinois America 250 commission was created …

This Most Historic Illinois Building Will Surprise You

When in the “Land of Lincoln” you could be forgiven for thinking that the most historic building in the state would be attached to “Honest Abe”, but you’d be wrong. It’s attached to a US President, just not Lincoln, --or Reagan (if you were thinking Ron). …

Don’t Miss Your Chance to Crown Illinois State Fair Among America

Get Ready for Fair Season and Support Illinois State Fair We’re about to dive headfirst into fair season here in our area, but now is your chance to help the Illinois State Fair earn a spot as one of the best in the nation. Vote Now: USA Today’s Top Ten …

Can't Wait For Saturday | Illinois gaining support as a potential playoff team in 2025

Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from "Can't Wait For Saturday," your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He'll …

Biggest fireworks show in Illinois canceled this Independence Day. Here's why

The Village of Itasca in Illinois has canceled its Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration for the first time in more than 25 years due to construction constraints and other issues. For more than a decade, the village’s fireworks show has been labeled the …

State Week: Illinois' political picture

Gov. JB Pritzker, who is rumored to be considering a presidential bid in 2028, has chosen former state lawmaker Christian Mitchell as his running mate as he seeks a third term. The race for governor next year is one of several key races ahead in Illinois. …