Governor JB Pritzker Orders U.S. Flags in Illinois to Half Staff
Illinois will lower flags statewide on December 7, 2025, to honor Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
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Illinois Could Get Massive Snow Weekend After Thanksgiving
Weather Channel forecast has significant snow event for Rockford and the Chicago area beginning weekend after Thanksgiving.
IDPH Reports 4 Illinois Nursing Homes Cited with Top Violations
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has released its 2025 First Quarter Report of Nursing Home Violations
USPS Reminds Illinois: This Item is Banned in the Mail
Ahead of July 4, USPS warns Illinois residents not to mail this item. Violators could face criminal charges.
Illinois Emergency Officials Urge Pet Disaster Preparedness
Illinois officials say too many pet owners are unprepared for disasters.
Could Illinois Be Next to Ban Candy and Soda with SNAP?
New rules are coming soon for some U.S. residents who receive SNAP benefits, which will essentially ban the purchase of sugary foods and drinks.
Illinois Residents Urged to Be Bear Aware After Sightings
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is urging caution for residents and visitors to the state after an increase in black bear sightings.
Illinois Residents Urged to Inspect Mailboxes In Next 4 Days
The United States Postal Service is encouraging Illinois and Wisconsin residents to spend time inspecting their mailboxes in the next 7 days.
Warning To Wisconsin Residents About Runaway Buffalo
Authorities warn of the risks of encountering wild animals after a buffalo escape in Wisconsin.
Shooting At One Of Illinois' Top Tourist Attractions
Crime hasn't gotten so bad in Chicago, that a shooting happened at one of the most popular tourist attractions in the whole state of Illinois.