Illinois News

Visitors and residents in Chicago now pay extra for rideshare trips in designated zones, with higher surcharges added to Uber and Lyft fares during daytime hours.

Tessa Janecke of Orangeville and Rockford’s Cameron Smith are poised to compete for Team USA at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, highlighting local talent on the world stage.

Scott’s Law now requires Illinois drivers to slow down and yield to all emergency vehicles and people at a scene, even if the vehicle isn’t stopped.

After the holidays, recycle your real Christmas tree in Rockford, donate to animal attractions, or drop it at Lake Le-Aqua-Na where Illinois experts use trees to boost fish habitat.

If you feed your pets Purina, the FDA warns of contamination risks linked to a large batch of products stored at a Minnesota distributor.

Two Glendale Heights police officers jumped into a frozen pond to rescue three people trapped underwater after a crash last weekend in Illinois.

In 2026 Illinois families will see new rules on gun storage, anti-bullying protections including AI deepfakes, school access for all students, and stricter police hiring standards.

Rockford native Cameron Smith, a Guilford High School graduate, will represent Team USA in Ski Mountaineering, a new Olympic sport debuting at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy.

Get ahead of post-gift trash in Illinois by recycling the proper items and keeping non-recyclables out of the bin.

If your house made loud cracks during recent cold, you likely experienced a frost quake — the freezing ground expanding. Here’s what that means for your home.