Hardware giant True Value bolts from Illinois, lawmaker says move shows business climate concerns

Illinois state Sen. Chris Balkema said True Value’s decision to move its headquarters from Chicago to Fort Wayne, Indiana, is another example of businesses seeking relief from what he described as Illinois’ costly regulatory and tax environment. True Value …

Chicago Legislator, Edgar County Farm Bureau, Bridge Illinois’ Urban-Rural Divide

State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District this week, part of a statewide effort to build understanding between urban lawmakers and rural farmers—and to show how deeply agriculture …

At an Illinois preserve, 3 turtle-sniffing dogs are helping scientists work much faster

Not every conservation job happens in hiking boots. At an Illinois prairie preserve, three Boykin spaniels are helping scientists locate ornate box turtles, and the unusual team is winning plenty of fans online. What's happening? At Nachusa Grasslands …

Public urged to take precautions as wildfires push air quality to ‘unhealthy’ levels in Central Illinois

MCLEAN COUNTY (25News Now) - People are urged to take precautions as smoke from Canadian wildfires is pushing air quality into unhealthy levels in Central Illinois. McLean County-based Ecology Action Center put out a release saying air quality in the …

Illinois offers 2028 5-star power forward

While all the hype is well deserved for the 2026-27 season, Illinois is making moves positioning itself for one of the top players in the class of 2028.5-star power forward Benjamin Berrouet announced this week that he received an offer from the Illini.( …

Illinois Valley residents in Ottawa march against far-right protesters

Illinois Valley residents marched Sunday afternoon through downtown Ottawa to protest a far-right demonstration held the previous day. The counter-protesters gathered on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, some carrying anti-ICE signs and calling for justice for …

Canadian wildfires bring air quality concerns to central Illinois

DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Sunday! After a rainy night, cooler and less humid air move in to bring a more comfortable forecast for the start of the week. However the NE shift has also allowed smoke from the Canadian wildfires to roll in as well.  Today we …

Wildfires push air quality to ‘unhealthy' levels in Central Illinois

3 people rescued by Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff's office after going missing in water

The Lake County, Illinois, Sheriff's office Marine Unit rescued three swimmers they said otherwise could have drowned in a lake near Lake Villa this weekend. Around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, sheriff's deputies were on patrol in Petite Lake in …

Illinois Just Passed an Auto Insurance Reform Bill — and the Study That Triggered It Reveals Something Most Illinois ...

The Illinois Senate passed SB0714 on July 16, 2026. It now sits on Governor JB Pritzker’s desk. The bill would give the Illinois Department of Insurance authority to challenge auto insurance rate increases it deems unfair, require 30 days’ notice before …