The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

No Shot Clock, Ep. 157: Preseason sleepers and storylines

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly breakdown of Illinois high school basketball.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

The cost of caring for nursing home patients has skyrocketed, but Illinois’ Medicaid reimbursement hasn’t kept up

The state has essentially said “do more with less,” and we have, but there comes a point when stretching a dollar eventually tears it in two, a nursing home administrator writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

COVID-19 hospitalizations are up 17% ahead of busy holiday travel week for Illinois

A record number of people are expected to use Illinois’ airports during the Thanksgiving week as COVID-19-related hospitalizations have surged — prompting experts to warn travelers to take precautions.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2023

Chicago outoors: Great egret detail, IL lake sturgeon, Bassmaster’s 1st “Million Dollar Man”

Paul Vriend photographing a great egret in flight, Illinois’ effort to reestablish lake sturgeon and Bassmaster’s 1st “Million Dollar Man,” Larrry Nixon retiring from competitive fishing are among the notes from around Chicago outdoors and beyond.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Opening day morning: Illinois’ firearm deer season

One of the mildest opening days made for an interesting beginning to Illinois firearm deer season.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2023

Illinois Commerce Commission steps up for natural gas customers

The commission’s decision will put money back into the pockets of ratepayers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

FDA is screening US cinnamon imports after more kids sickened by lead-tainted applesauce

At least 34 children in 22 states, including Illinois, have reportedly been sickened by lead poisoning.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Holiday hordes? Record number of Thanksgiving travelers expected at O’Hare and Midway: ‘Travel’s coming back’

With 2.4 million travelers hitting the roads, Illinois is also nearing a record number of people traveling by car this Thanksgiving season, according to AAA.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Blackhawks’ Alex Vlasic achieving NHL dream not far from where he dreamed it

The 22-year-old defenseman, who grew up in suburban Wilmette, appears destined to become just the fifth Illinois native ever to get drafted by the Hawks and go on to play at least 100 games with the organization. “[I’m] really never homesick,” he said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 17, 2023

Illinois earmarks $160 million to keep migrants warm in Chicago as winter approaches

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says Illinois will funnel an additional $160 million to help get migrants on their feet in Chicago

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023