The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

A special run of fall salmon, a bit early, and trout builds on the Illinois lakefront

The late summer and early fall run of salmon and trout on the Illinois lakefront is off to a special start.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 14, 2022

GOP candidate for governor Darren Bailey in another controversy with the Jewish community

CHICAGO — Republican governor candidate Darren Bailey has created more controversy with Illinois’ Jewish community after a weekend visit to a Palestinian group where he spoke in front of a map that relabeled Israel as Palestine and said he would consider seeking repeal of a state law banning public pension…

Chicago Tribune · Sep 14, 2022

Illinois man gets three weeks behind bars for role in Capitol attack

Jeremiah Carollo of Glen Carbon was one of three Illinois men sentenced Tuesday; the others were given probation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 13, 2022

Illinois tax rebates are coming -- in time for the election

Democrats who run state government are celebrating because tax rebates totaling more than $1.2 billion are heading to 6 million taxpayers

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

All candidates for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District — Delia Ramirez (D) and Justin Burau (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Sep 12, 2022

Chief Justice Anne Burke stepping down from Illinois Supreme Court

The retirement comes a year before her husband, Ald. Ed Burke (14th), is scheduled to stand trial on federal racketeering charges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

'Worsening Trends' In Cannabis Retail Are Here: Can The Downtrend Reverse?

Publicly traded cannabis companies have seen their stock prices plunge over the past year, with investor sentiment mainly dependent on news around federal cannabis legalization, Cantor Fitzgerald analyst Pablo Zuanic said in his recent note.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2022

Best photos from the Bears’ Week 1 upset win vs. 49ers

The Bears opened the 2022 season with a 19-10 upset victory over the 49ers. Take a look at the action:

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 12, 2022

We owe thanks to our child welfare workers

Illinois’ child welfare system isn’t perfect. But during Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week, let’s not forget those who are in the trenches every day trying to do what’s best for our most vulnerable children.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 12, 2022

Big Ten power rankings after Week 2. Bring on the chaos.

We pick up the pieces from what was an interesting Week 2 in the Big Ten to give you our conference power rankings. #B1G

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2022