Illinois News

Picture this: students walking the halls with their belongings on full display. Illinois schools are testing a policy that’s stirring up strong opinions.

Illinois may see a dangerous derecho by late June or early July, much earlier than normal. Here's what it means and how to stay safe.

Ground beef sold nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Here's what to look for and how to protect your family from potential illness.

Before summer swimming starts, learn why your child’s swimsuit color matters more than you think.

Officials have confirmed a black bear sighting in Illinois. Learn where it was seen, why it's here, and how to avoid unwanted human-bear interactions.

A destructive moth species is forcing parts of Illinois into quarantine as officials scramble to stop its spread and save local plant species.

A new proposed bill in Illinois aims to ban police from using the smell of marijuana as probable cause for vehicle searches.

After Friday’s tornado outbreak, more severe storms may impact Indiana, Kentucky, and Illinois. Damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes are possible. Stay safe.

Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton, Illinois, and his boyhood home was for sale...but the listing was just removed. Could a major price hike be coming soon?

Temporary IDs won't work, so if you have plans to fly soon, but don't have time to get a REAL-ID, don't panic, you have a few options.