The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Big Ten football expert picks and predictions, Week 2

Our writers pick the Big Ten games and biggest nonconference games against the spread and straight up for Week 2.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 8, 2022

Stadium subsidies are a horrifically bad deal for taxpayers

Illinois taxpayers have had enough punishment. But Arlington Heights residents don’t have to accept the same fate. They have a legitimate path to victory in preventing another bad corporate welfare deal.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Illinois Appellate Court breathes new life into distracted driving lawsuit, opens door to possible refund of millions in fines

The Appellate Court ruled Circuit Judge Pamela McLean Myerson was wrong to toss the case in August 2021 by finding the plaintiffs lacked legal standing.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 7, 2022

Bears release Arlington Heights details, make case for public subsidy

Though the Bears will not seek public funds to build a stadium, “we look forward to partnering with the various governmental bodies to secure additional funding and assistance needed to support the feasibility of the remainder of the development,” the team wrote.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022

Illinois traffic deaths spike as pandemic trends lead to more roadway tragedies

Deaths on Illinois roads jumped by about 24% in the first quarter of this year compared to the same time last year. Experts say the pandemic forces driving a nationwide increase aren’t showing signs of slowing down soon.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022

Virginia vs Illinois Prediction, Game Preview

Virginia vs Illinois game preview, prediction, and breakdown for the Week 2 game on Saturday, September 10

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 6, 2022

Understanding, tolerance can bridge divisions between rural Illinois, Chicago

Wherever you go, whomever you meet, people are individuals first, not groups.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022

These women are getting college degrees in prison, thanks to Northwestern program

The program at Logan Correctional Center is the only one in Illinois and among a small number of programs nationwide where women who are incarcerated can earn a bachelor’s degree.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022

Illinois Republicans aim to win control of state Supreme Court for first time in 53 years

Democrats hold the advantage in two races for open Illinois Supreme Court seats because last year they redrew the court’s boundaries for the first time in 58 years. The two down-ballot elections hold enormous stakes if the court changes hands — potentially impacting abortion, gun control and union…

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 5, 2022

Teacher, support staff shortage prompts ‘all hands on deck’ as Illinois' school year rolls out

CHICAGO — Weeks after Illinois students began what is predicted to be a more “normal” school year, a steep shortage of teachers and other essential employees is forcing many administrators to take an all-hands-on-deck approach.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 4, 2022