The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Illinois’ top doctor Ngozi Ezike is being wooed to lead a Chicago health system

Sinai Chicago on the West and Southwest sides is looking to hire Ezike.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2022

Chicago outdoors: Illinois armadillos, backyard Cooper’s hawk, record smallmouth bass & northern pike

A note on how to report armadillos in Illinois, a well-photographed backyard Cooper’s hawk, and thoughts on Illinois-record smallmouth bass and northern pike are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 6, 2022

Largest U.S. port running out of water

The proposed solution — a 31-mile-long pipeline draining Lake Michigan — is dividing residents of Joliet, Illinois

Salon · Mar 6, 2022

Don’t divert money out of federal program meant to lower prescription prices

Focus on finding ways to substantially reduce the number of pharmacy deserts in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Illinois gamblers are betting $156 a second on sports — and mobile registration could mean more

Nearly $9 billion has been wagered in Illinois in less than two years since sports betting was legalized. A new change to state law taking effect this weekend will make it easier for more people to put money down.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

Madigan’s Chinatown ‘scheme’

Since the former Illinois House speaker was indicted under a law that’s been used to go after mob bosses, the charges involving ComEd have gotten the most attention. But there’s another big piece of the case.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

In support of Ukraine, US governors cut economic ties with Russia

Outraged by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, governors and state lawmakers from both parties are seeking to impose economic sanctions of their own.

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

Previewing and predicting the top sectional finals

Here are previews and picks of the very best in what will be a monster night of high school basketball in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2022

On Nutrition: Keep the weight off

L.K. from Illinois writes: "I read your articles weekly in The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus. I eat well and I cook at home. I’m 5-foot-5 and 167 years old. I exercise three times a week with Silver Sneakers and golf nine holes riding a cart. I have just…

Tribune News Service · Mar 4, 2022

Michael Madigan case a study of how Illinois’ cozy politics morphs into alleged crime

At its core, the alleged bribery scheme involving ex-Speaker Michael Madigan and utility giant Commonwealth Edison is an alarmingly familiar lesson on how often-cozy relationships between business leaders and politicians can catch the attention of federal prosecutors.

Chicago Tribune · Mar 4, 2022