For decades, the most populous region of Illinois has been Chicagoland, whose metropolitan nine-counties area now comprises 68.7% of the state’s population. Cook County alone accounts for 40% of the ...

Officials warned of "life-threatening travel" at several locations across the state, urging drivers to stay off roads amid dust storms ...

Startling images and videos captured a wild scene in parts of Illinois where massive dust clouds could be seen as warnings were issued in several counties, including parts of the Chicago area.

Produce from warm climates can’t be reshored to the U.S. for year-round consumption, like some industrial and consumer goods.

(THE CONVERSATION) In his first appearance as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, the man born Robert Francis Prevost spoke for 10 minutes in Italian. Then he transitioned to Spanish ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema continued his hot streak in the transfer portal by landing a commitment from Ball State transfer tight end Christian Abney, per On3's Pete Nakos. Abney will have two ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan, disgraced by a corruption scandal that landed him in prison yet heralded by some for clearing the state’s death row, has died.

May 6 marks 40 years since the State of Illinois Center was dedicated. The pink-and-blue building with stunning atrium and walls made of glass, was championed by Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson as ...

Your device does not support the audio. NORMAL - Illinois State University Police Department (ISUPD) asks for the public’s assistance identifying a person of interest in the shots fired incident ...

A federal judge declared a mistrial Thursday afternoon in the bribery trial of Illinois state Sen Emil Jones III (D-Chicago), after jurors deadlocked on all three charges against him. Jones is ...

Editor's Note: This story and subtitle have been updated to reflect that more than 800 cases have been confirmed in 25 jurisdictions, not states. The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed ...

The Diversifying Higher Education Faculty in Illinois fellowship is meant to make Illinois professors look more like the state’s student body. It’s funded by the state and part of Illinois law.