Illinois

Central Illinois Weather Update: 3 Tornadoes Confirmed After Sunday Storms

Springfield, IL – The National Weather Service has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down in southeast Illinois during severe storms that moved through the region on Sunday, June 21. According...

Orland Park, IL Playground Opening: Ribbon Cutting Held at Schussler Park

Orland Park, IL – Families gathered Monday as the Village of Orland Park celebrated the opening of a...

Winnebago County, IL Homicide Probe Launched After 20-Year-Old Found Dead

Rockford, IL – Rockford police are investigating a homicide after a 20-year-old man was found fatally shot inside...

Illinois Pollinators This Week: Hoverflies May Be More Important Than You Think

Urbana, IL – Many Illinois residents may mistake them for bees, but hoverflies are emerging as one of...

Whiteside County, IL Hit-and-Run: Deputies Search for RAM 1500 After Bicyclist Seriously Hurt

Rock Falls, IL – Authorities in Whiteside County are searching for the driver of a pickup truck believed...

Kankakee, IL – Creativity Blooms as Kankakee Valley Park District Launches Centennial Logo Contest

Kankakee, IL - Artists and designers, get your creative gears turning! The Kankakee Valley Park District is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025 by...

Bradley, IL – Post-Eclipse, Bradley Public Library Initiates Glasses Donation Drive

Bradley, IL – Bradley, Illinois is turning their recent celestial experience into a chance for global generosity.  Following the awe-inspiring eclipse, Bradley Public Library is...

Orland Park, IL – Standoff Follows Armed Robbery, High-Speed Chase on LaGrange Avenue

Orland Park, IL - A high-speed pursuit ended in a tense standoff in Orland Park late Tuesday evening, as law enforcement officials surrounded a...

Lee County, IL – Elevated “Forever Chemicals” Prompt Fish Consumption Warnings

Lee County, IL - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has updated its sport fish consumption advisories, notably issuing a "Do Not Eat"...

Bradley, IL – Murder Sentence: Man Gets 75 Years for 2020 Homicide

BRADLEY, IL – The Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office has announced a landmark 75-year prison sentence for Cory Williams, 39, after his conviction for...

Manteno, IL Event: Zoe Persico to Lead Free Crafting Conversation on April 10th

Manteno, IL - The Manteno Public Library District is hosting an engaging Crafting Conversation with author and illustrator Zoe Persico.  This free live event on...
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