The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Feds tell Ed Burke’s lawyers they don’t plan to call Danny Solis at racketeering trial

Prosecutors have called former Ald. Danny Solis one of Chicago’s “most significant cooperators in the last several decades.” He also helped them build a case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Associated Press Illinois high school football rankings for Week 3

The latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

Nearly five years after pleading guilty to a felony, Chicago cop remains on the force

Joseph DeRosa pleaded guilty to resisting and obstructing police. It’s supposed to bar him from being a cop in Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2023

7 Bold predictions for the 2023 Bears season

From a Pro Bowl nod for D.J. Moore to a career year for Yannick Ngakoue, here are our bold predictions for the 2023 Bears season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 4, 2023

Illinois legislators have a lot to learn about nuclear power

Lawmakers in Springfield who are not willing to put much effort into learning fundamental details have no business writing future energy legislation, writes David A. Kraft, director of the Nuclear Energy Information Service.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2023

Labor Day 2023: a time to reflect on creating an equal workforce for all

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau will continue working to improve the status of working women and their families by focusing on better wages and working conditions in key sectors, Midwest Regional Administrator Gina Rodriguez writes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 4, 2023

Opening-day report on dove season at select Illinois public sites

The first listing of some opening-day harvest numbers for dove season in Illinois at select public sites; list will be updated as apt.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2023

Sleuthing at Cranberry Slough during 60th celebration of Illinois Nature Preserves

Kids brought their curiosity to heighten a hike around Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve last weekend as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of Illinois Nature Preserves.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 2, 2023

Labor Day a time to kick back, relax — and remember the heroes of the past and the tumultous road behind

History has not forgotten Chicago’s Haymarket Square Riot, a peaceful labor protest that morphed into mayhem and death. However, history’s fading ink can lose heroes along the way, specifically Illinois Gov. John P. Altgeld and the famous Illinois poet Vachel Lindsay.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2023

Big Ten preview: Illinois can end West side story with its first trip to title game in Indy

The Illini have the roster and the momentum to swing for the fences in the lesser, and very winnable, division.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2023