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Kankakee County Records 6.1% Unemployment Rate, Highest in Illinois for January

KANKAKEE, Ill. â€” Kankakee County recorded the highest unemployment rate in the state of Illinois for the month of January, according to the Illinois Department...

Illinois Lottery Employee Charged with Stealing and Redeeming Winning Tickets

CHICAGO - The Illinois Attorney General's office has charged an employee of the Illinois Department of the Lottery and another individual for stealing and redeeming...

Illinois Overpass to be Named in Honor of Fallen Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic

BRADLEY, Ill. - The Illinois House Transportation: Regulation, Roads, & Bridges Committee has unanimously approved a resolution to name the 315 Overpass on Interstate 57...

Race to the Future: Build and Race Electric-Powered Racecars in ComEd EV Rally

CHICAGO, Ill. - ComEd is back with its annual STEM program, the ComEd EV Rally, for young women in Illinois. The competition challenges teen girls...

Stomach flu outbreak hits Illinois, prompting health officials to urge caution

CHICAGO â€” The state of Illinois has witnessed a rise in cases of stomach flu, with some patients being hospitalized due to severe symptoms. Typically,...

USDA Recognizes Iroquois County as Key Player in Illinois Corn and Soybean Production

Iroquois County in Illinois has been recognized by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as one of the top counties in the state...