The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Monster storms hammer Chicago as airports shut down and power fails

The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings across Illinois, Kansas, northern Missouri and southern Iowa, while severe thunderstorm watches were in place for parts of the Great Lakes

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media

A lack of comprehension and sloppy language make a mess of a new tax scheme.

Reason · Jun 10

Listeria Warning in Illinois: USDA Confirms Deli Meat Product Linked to Outbreak Strain — Consumers Urged to Check Their Fridges

USDA confirmed that Crawford Sausage Co. headcheese from Chicago tested positive for the Listeria outbreak strain. Deli meat sold in retail stores may still be in homes. Check products now.

Medical Daily · Jun 10

Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium

The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Why Illinois treasurer gifted Pope Leo a certificate worth $8.65

This sum had been held in Illinois’ unclaimed property account

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Is Illinois Tool Works Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?

Illinois Tool Works has underperformed the S&P 500 over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart · Jun 3

Illinois Senior Alert: Why Your Grocery Bill May Be Ticking Down Slightly in Some Parts of the State

Seniors in parts of Illinois are finally seeing some welcome news as grocery bills start to tick down slightly. Local competition and improved regional supply chains are leading to lower prices for many essential food items this month. This is a very positive trend for those living on fixed incomes…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jun 2

HEALTH ALERT: Chicago Ozone Crisis Enters a New Phase — Air Pollution Action Days Are Coming Earlier, Hitting Harder, and Exposing 9.4 Million Residents to Lung Damage

The greater Chicago metropolitan area was placed under an Air Quality Alert this week as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared an Air Pollution Action Day, warning that ground-level ozone had reached concentrations classified as "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" — and was forecast to worsen into Wednesday.

Medical Daily · Jun 1

Chicago Bears sticking to stadium timeline amid uncertainty with Illinois incentives

The Chicago Bears are sticking with their current timeline for selecting a site for a new stadium amid an uncertain future for a proposal in the Illinois state legislature that would provide incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in the state

The Independent UK · Jun 1

California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports

New data suggests success in Gavin Newsom’s crackdown, as Illinois, Hawaii and Florida also report notable decreases

The Guardian - US · May 31