The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Gov. J.B. Pritzker in January traveled to Davos, Switzerland, to speak at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting and promote the state’s achievements. And more international trips are in the works, according to his office.

Details about the case against Timothy Mapes were revealed in a 65-page document filed by prosecutors early Tuesday morning, four weeks ahead of Mapes’ trial on perjury and attempted obstruction of justice charges.

Canadian wildfires ”are going to burn all summer and into the fall. We might be under the gun again,” one expert says. But an Argonne National Laboratory scientist sounds a hopeful note on climate change: “We can do something about it. It is a result of our actions.”

Matthew Ignoffo found some northern sunfish on an outing in a headwater creek and that sparked finding out about northern sunfish and the slight differences from longear sunfish.

A new Illinois law requires schools to report bullying within 24 hours, but schools can’t fight bullying alone. Parents can do more to make sure their children spend less time on their phones and on social media, which can contribute to cyberbullying, a school administrator writes.

Members of the transgender community find affirmation and support from those closest to them despite rifts with relatives over their identities and laws targeting them.

On hole 11 of Canal Shores Golf Course in Evanston, Illinois, nestled in a grove of old growth trees, sits a bright red telephone booth — fashioned after Britain’s red phone boxes, complete with glass doors and intricate gold royal crowns.

Lawyer Michael Shakman filed suit 54 years ago to end the practice of political patronage in hiring by state, county and local governments throughout Illinois.

Our next preview ahead of Bears training camp is running back, which looks to be the most intriguing position battle on the team.