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Buc-ee's co-founder casts doubt on Illinois expansion over politics
The co-founder said he prefers working with conservative states that reflect the company's values.
IHSA updates sports classification rules for schools in Illinois
The Illinois High School Association is updating sports classification cutoffs to better balance school sizes.
Highlights/scores: High school sports (08/26/26)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) – An action packed opening week of fall sports in Central Illinois continued on Wednesday. Check out highlights above, plus more scores below from volleyball, girls’ flag football and boys’ soccer around the WCIA 3 viewing area. GIRLS’ FLAG FOOTBALL Champaign Central 78, Bloomington 6 Peoria High 12, Champaign Centennial 8 Urbana […]
Marquette Men’s Soccer Preview: at Northern Illinois & at Wisconsin
The Golden Eagles dodged a loss through their first two matches and look to build on that on the road.
Illinois Announces New Sponsorship, Logo Addition to Football Field
The Illinois football program has forged a new alliance with a multi-national company that will be noticeable on the field.
Potential Effects of Washington Politics in Illinois Elections
Candidates this fall for statewide office in Illinois are running with national politics in the periphery. Despite not winning the state, President Donald Trump gained ground in Illinois in 2024 compared to 2020. The effect of the first half of his second term on that […]
Illinois schools prepare for mandated student mental health screenings
Back-to-school season can bring excitement over new classrooms, friendships and routines. But for some students, returning to school can also bring anxiety and other mental health challenges.
Hannity: Political rot takes over the Democratic Party
Fox News host Sean Hannity assesses recent moves from top Democrats including former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on ‘Hannity.’
Hospital expanding mental health services with new inpatient care floor in Urbana
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — Mental health care is an important resource for some people in Central Illinois, and for those who need care, there will soon be more opportunities to get help. OSF Sacr…
How preference for sons affects women's mental health in rural India
In rural India, having a son is a strong social expectation that puts pressure on women to bear male children. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines how a firstborn son ...
Pritzker’s swagger stunt backfires as critics roast viral video: ‘Cringiest thing he’s ever posted’
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's black-and-white "aura-farming" video drew widespread mockery on social media, with critics targeting his weight and taxes.
Scientists turned plastic bottles and corn waste into protein-rich cookies; the food could help tackle hunger problem and also feed space crews
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU Carbondale) are working on a technology that turns plastic waste from a water bottle into part of a cookie. For this, they programmed yeasts to convert material from plastic waste and agricultural waste into proteins, fats, acids, vitamins and flavouring molecules.
Katin Houser's Biggest Area of Growth Revealed by Illinois Coach
The Illinois Fighting Illini's newest starting QB has progressed in one key area.
Xavier Scott Details Injury Comeback Ahead of Illinois Football Opener
The Illinois Fighting Illini defensive back shared his thoughts about his new perspective on leadership.
Iowa Football Opponent Preview: Illinois
The Hawkeyes get set to invade Champaign for the first time in four years.
GRAND OPENING: Science + You
Explore & More’s brand-new Temporary Exhibit Galley will open on September 26, 2026. The first exhibit to be displayed in the new space on the 2nd Floor will be Science + You, which offers a child-sized laboratory where children can explore how scientists impact health and wellness. Through hands-on, interactive machinery, processes and technology, Science + You demonstrates the role science plays in keeping the body healthy. A demonstration area of the exhibit also will allow visiting scientists and educators to perform fun and interactive scientific experiments appropriate for young children. The exhibit was created by Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago, located in Glenview, Illinois, working with scientists from Abbott Laboratories. Since its debut there in 2011, the exhibit has traveled to museums in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, as well as internationally to Germany and Brazil. Science + You will be on display September 26, 2026 through January 9, 2027. Other upcoming temporary exhibits include Hero Quest , Storyland , and Monsters on Vacation .
Malandraki joins the Beckman Institute
Georgia Malandraki joins the Beckman Institute as a leader of various grants on advancing rehabilitation and telehealth assessments for swallowing disorders.
Expert says Illinois politics are to blame for failure to secure stadium for Chicago Bears in state
IHSA football scores: Week 1 in the Peoria area
It's Week 1 of Illinois high school football in the Peoria-area for the 2026 season. Here are the scores from Friday night.
Spin Doctors headline SIU’s biggest Homecoming celebration
CARBONDALE — One of Southern Illinois' most anticipated traditions is back.
Entertainment with the Illinois Times
Several things happening on the north end this weekend, and a comic convention in Southern View.
A day at the Illinois State Fair: Pork chops, politics and parking
A Chicagoan's take on his first real visit to the state fair.
Quiz: How well do you know Illinois political history?
This week's quiz is all about Springfield.
Publication in Science charts a path to democratized molecular innovation
Blocc chemistry is a new way to make medicines, materials and a range of consumer products that is friendly to robots, AI and anyone. An international team of thought leaders has been assembled to prospectively map out how to keep this technology safe and maximize its potential benefits to society.
Business U.S. 20 work in Freeport begins Aug. 24
FREEPORT – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction Business U.S. 20 (Galena Avenue) will...
Let’s get on the hype train for…Illinois’ opponents?
What the 12 teams the Illini will face in the 2026 regular season have to be optimistic about.
Walmart says it will use billions in tariff refunds to keep prices low
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of the benefit to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income.
Transfer Tackle Impresses Illinois Defensive Line Coach Jordan Thomas
The Illinois Fighting Illini may have landed an instant contributor in a Jacksonville State transfer.
Fluctuating work hours increase health risks for workers
Workers who juggle volatile work hours that change from week to week may experience adverse health effects that impact their ability to work, although the limitations vary by gender, say researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign who conducted a recent study.
Volatile weekly work hours have adverse effects on health, employment
Unstable work hours negatively affect employees’ health, but they affect men and women differently
Sen. Durbin Highlights Medicaid Cuts, Small Business Struggles
Sen. Durbin addresses Illinois healthcare costs and small business struggles during state tour. See his stance on Medicaid cuts and economic pressures.
Durbin: Trump is playing politics with disaster aid
Illinois has had more tornado warnings this year than any other state with more than 200.
JB Pritzker secures key re-election endorsement from Illinois teachers union
This is the third time the Illinois Education Association, which represents more than 135,000 teachers, professors, and support staff statewide, has endorsed Pritzker for governor.
Sanguine Strategic Advisors Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 for Third Consecutive Year
Chicago, ILLINOIS, Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sanguine Strategic Advisors has made the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing privat...
Big Pharma trade group joins legal fight against Illinois drug discount law
PhRMA's lawsuit is the latest challenge to state-based laws designed to protect hospitals, clinics and pharmacies from unfettered access to 340B discounts.
XL.net Named No. 4640 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List, the Most Prestigious Ranking of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Chicago, ILLINOIS, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XL.net announced it has been ranked No. 4640 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of...
Applications open for PMR Children’s Business Fair in Marion
Applications are open for the 4th annual PMR Children’s Business Fair in Marion, Illinois.
Illinois Coach Bret Bielema Incensed by Preseason Award Snub
Illinois football's head coach vented frustrations in colorful fashion after two of his players were snubbed for a major award.
Two Illinois Defenders Get NFL Prediction Ahead of 2026 Season
Illinois' defense is hoping to improve on last season's solid effort with a new defensive coordinator and two star players.
Bret Bielema Notices One Major Improvement From Previous Illinois Teams
The Fighting Illini's head coach pointed to an exciting new trend on the team's roster ahead of the 2026 college football season.
Entertainment with the Illinois Times
There's more than just the Illinois State Fair happening in Springfield -- including music and remembrances of the 1908 Springfield race riots.
Single Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins $1.04 billion jackpot, eighth-largest in US history
Wednesday's Powerball drawing produced a single Illinois winner who matched all six numbers to claim the $1.040 billion jackpot, eighth-largest ever.
Someone bet $5K on Louisville QB Lincoln Kienholz to win the Heisman
An Illinois bettor is wagering just over $5,000 on new Louisville quarterback Lincoln Kienholz to win the Heisman Trophy this year.
We asked Madison: How much money do you make?
Over a dozen states have pay transparency laws, including Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Washington. While no such laws exist in Wisconsin, money is still at the top of mind
Bradley University adds AI and data science majors
Bradley University’s Department of Computer Science and Information Systems is introducing two new majors in data science and artificial intelligence to meet growing technological demand.
Opinion: Illinois can’t wait until families are in crisis to invest in them
A state that waits for families to collapse will keep paying a premium for preventable crises.
Illinois should adopt Michigan's science of reading approach
Michigan's new law requires elementary reading teachers to train in evidence-based instruction, aligning with the science of reading to combat literacy crises.
Entertainment with the Illinois Times
A rock band performance, art displays, theatre, and more!
A ‘clown show’ of carpetbaggers and characters has upended a Republican primary in Trump’s backyard
Two scandal-scarred former congressmen from other states. A pair of candidates who once competed against each other in Illinois. An adviser to an Indiana lawmaker and an ex-underwear model imprisoned for his role in the January 6 attack on the US Capitol.
Improvement project on Business Interstate 55 through Sherman begins Aug. 10
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that an improvement project on Business Interstate 55 (Peoria Road and Sherman...
U of I food science students cook the competition at the College Bowl Nationals
Food science College Bowl team clinches its first national title with the largest margin ever in the competition’s finals
Talking politics with Pat Brady: Chicago mayor's race, Illinois House Speaker Welch on the hotseat
Judge greenlights multi-billion-dollar class action over Apple Photos’ face recognition
Apple will face a class-action lawsuit alleging it violated Illinois’ BIPA, in a case that could cost the company more than $30 billion.
A Courthouse Employee Got $41,250 for a Business That Didn’t Exist, She Won’t Go to Prison
A former Illinois courthouse employee admitted obtaining $41,250 in Paycheck Protection Program loans for a remodeling company that investigators said did not exist. Erica L. ... Read More
ISP investigating after woman found dead near Anna business
Illinois State Police are investigating after a woman was found dead near a business in Anna.
Equity and Engagement Partners with University of Illinois to Host Mental Health First Aid Training
Dr. Regina Parnell Clinical Service Manager within the Equity and Engagement Department teamed up this week with the University of Illinois Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to host two day long Mental Health First Aid sessions.
Who’s Playing Women’s Professional Baseball?
Sixty players from 11 countries are descending on Illinois for six weeks.
The National 2026 live updates: Latest from today’s National Sports Collectors Convention outside Chicago
Follow live coverage of the 46th National Sports Collectors Convention from Rosemont, Illinois
Health alert issued for Red's frozen steak burritos due to allergen risk
The products were shipped to Costco distribution locations in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
<em>CASNews</em> faculty spotlight: Dr. Fernando Severino
Meet Dr. Fernando Severino, associate professor in the School of Communication and Latin American and Latino/a studies Program.
Illinois cardiology practice sued over data breach
A class action lawsuit seeks damages for patients after a practice employee fell victim to an email phishing attack.
Scientists’ biographies may demotivate, not inspire, children to study science
The themes in biographies about scientists may discourage some young readers from learning about science.
Who should pay for new sports stadiums?
As teams in Chicago and elsewhere pursue new venues and entertainment districts, lawmakers face renewed questions about public financing.
Illinois has a looming electricity crunch to address: Forum
Politicians and power providers are scrambling to come up with ways to add more sources of electricity quickly.
Commentary: Will Illinois meet the moment to rein in data centers and save us from skyrocketing power bills?
It’s time for policymakers to make Big Tech pay for the costs they cause, writes the executive director of the Citizens Utility Board.
The Illinois Federation of Teachers spends millions on politics, but teachers can say ‘no’
The union embraces political spending tactics the Chicago Teachers Union uses in an effort to further its political goals.
Florida State Signs FCS All American CJ Richard Jr
Mike Norvell bolsters a depleted secondary with the ball-hawking Illinois State transfer. The Freshman All-American arrives in Tallahassee ready to anchor a defensive unit desperate for playmakers.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes.
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center to reduce patient population, staff amid operational changes
State to lay off hundreds at troubled southern Illinois mental health facility
Article Summary About half of the staff of 524 employees will be laid off at the Choate Mental Health and
Major changes coming to Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna
The Illinois Department of Human Services outlined plans to reduce residential units serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to phase down mental‑health beds.
Rural Health Disadvantages in the United States
Over the last 20 years, rural Americans have been dying at a higher rate than urban residents – and the gap is growing. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture…
U. of C. Scientists Call for Halt to Quantum Construction
Much of their report focuses on contamination at the former South Works property
Illinois donors crack nation’s top 50 political givers
Several donors with Illinois ties contributed nearly $180 million this election cycle, according to a Washington Post analysis led by Dick and Liz Uihlein.
Canadian cryogenics company coming to South Side quantum park
A Canadian manufacturer of cryogenic equipment that’s crucial to quantum computing is coming to The Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park on the South Side.
Pritzker for president? Handicapping the Illinois governor’s political future
The Illinois governor is showing up in presidential polls, and he’s building coalitions with state parties while also strengthening his national name recognition. He’s also explored fundraising that doesn’t include self-funding — if a presidential run is truly in the cards.
McCains Support Goldfarb Center, Invest in Music Business Students
Western Illinois University alumna and former Music faculty member Claudia McCain was able to experience a breathtaking moment when the highly anticipated Western Illinois University College of Fine Arts and Communications (COFAC) Recital Hall opened in the early 2000s. Now, she and her husband, Jim, will soon experience something similar when the Goldfarb Center for the Performing Arts opens this fall.
USA250: 10 greatest college athletes from Illinois
As part of USA TODAY Sports' USA 250 initiative, here's a look at the top 10 greatest college athletes to ever play in the state of Illinois:
$84 million science complex will create 'new front porch' where ISU meets Uptown
Construction is expected to start next spring on a three-building, $84 million science complex that will create a "new front porch" where Illinois State University meets Uptown Normal.
Power grid serving Northern Illinois faces breakup risk as feds weigh fate
A frustrated Trump administration wants major changes to the operator of America’s largest power grid as federal regulators meet this week.
Future Healthcare Professionals Explore Careers at Health Careers Institute
Illinois high school students learn alongside MWU student mentors on the Downers Grove Campus
Pritzker spends over $12 million on national politics
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has spent over $12 million on national PACs and campaigns in 20 other states, raising questions about his priorities.
Illinois cannabis demand grows despite falling prices
The amount of cannabis sold in Illinois rose 9.3% during the first six months of the year, showing demand is still growing six years after the state legalized recreational marijuana use.
Former Illinois public health chief Nirav Shah drops Maine Senate bid
Before moving to Maine, Shah presided over a series of fatal Legionnaires disease outbreaks at the state of Illinois’ veterans’ home in Quincy that were linked to 14 resident deaths and the sickening of dozens of other staff and residents at the former facility.
Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped to 27 states including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois and New Jersey.
State warns of new "Mr. Finance" investment solicitations from man accused of running Ponzi scheme
The Illinois Secretary of State is warning a businessman known as Mr. Finance, already accused of running a Ponzi scheme, may be soliciting investments in an allegedly sketchy new business.
Intercard teams up with Legends Entertainment at Scheels Sports Park in Illinois
ST. LOUIS — Intercard’s latest cashless technology has been chosen to manage the state-of-the-art arcade at Legends Entertainment in Springfield, Illinois. Legends will cater to kids and families p…
Illinois takes action against new business promoted by Chicago businessman 'Brandon Mr. Finance'
The Illinois secretary of state is warning consumers about a new business being promoted by "Brandon Mr. Finance," and has issued a cease-and-desist order against the venture.
Illinois takes action against new business promoted by Chicago businessman 'Brandon Mr. Finance'
Whitman receives lengthy contract extension and raise
Illinois athletic director on board now through 2036
Commentary: What we’ve learned from the fight to save SNAP
Coalition organized by the Greater Chicago Food Depository helped preserve an essential benefit for thousands around Illinois.
Pritzker for president? Handicapping the Illinois governor’s political future
The Illinois governor is showing up in presidential polls, and he’s building coalitions with state parties while also strengthening his national name recognition. He's also explored fundraising that doesn't include self-funding — if a presidential run is truly in the cards.
Health insurers propose double-digit-percentage price increases for Illinois exchange plans
For 2027, the state’s largest health insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, is proposing an average price increase of 14.9% across its exchange plans.
CENTENE SUBSIDIARY MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN OF ILLINOIS AWARDED ILLINOIS MEDICAID CONTRACT
/PRNewswire/ -- Centene Corporation (Centene) (NYSE: CNC), a leading healthcare enterprise committed to helping people live healthier lives, announced today...
Illinois Surpasses 1,000 Certified Peer Professionals, Marking Major Milestone in Behavioral Health Workforce Growth
State’s peer workforce growth was supported by investments in peer recovery support services and the CRSS Success Program
NFIB Releases Illinois Small Business Legislative Voting Record
28 Illinois legislators scored 100% on NFIB’s legislative scorecard
Illinois State Fair reveals 2026 concert opening acts lineup
The Illinois State Fair has added opening acts to its 2026 Grandstand Concert Series, with performances scheduled Aug. 14 through Aug. 23.
Illinois health officials warn of high rate of intestinal illness caused by contaminated foods
The intestinal illness cyclosporiasis is contracted by consuming contaminated foods. The most common symptoms of the illness are diarrhea, nausea and fatigue, according to health officials.