Create Nutritious Summer Charcuterie Boards with University of Illinois Extension Classes

Illinois Extension is inviting locals to a series of hands-on classes focused on creating nutritious summer charcuterie boards. Held in the communities of Peru, Sheridan, and Princeton, the sessions will be led by Nutrition and Wellness Educator Susan …

Illinois Governor Signs 1-Year Delay of Law Limiting Interchange Fees

Illinois has delayed for one year the implementation of a law that would bar companies from charging interchange fees on the tax and tip portions of credit and debit card transactions.  The state’s governor, J.B. Pritzger, signed legislation (HB0742) …

Dust storms in Central Illinois increase as farmers continue to explore conservation practices

A dust storm, also known as a haboob, forms when strong, straight-line winds meet soil residue sitting among crops, collecting the dust there, rising it from the ground and bringing it together to form a wall-like cloud. While they aren’t necessarily …

Pritzker defends Illinois’ immigration laws

Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Thursday. Pritzker and two other Democratic governors were summoned to address the committee about “sanctuary state” policies. (Screenshot from U.S. House Oversight Committee livestream) …

Tornado warnings are active in central Illinois. Check…

Tornado warnings have been in effect through the afternoon of June 18, with some touch-downs being reported. The National Weather Service in Lincoln reposted a video on the social media platform X around 1 p.m., showing a tornado strike a building in …

3 Illinois politicians say their names were listed in alleged Minnesota shooter’s notes

Two Democratic members of the state’s congressional delegation and a north suburban state senator running for Congress were the first Illinois elected officials to publicly acknowledge being named in notes kept by the 57-year-old alleged shooter charged …

Tornados spotted in central Illinois. What to know about…

Tornado watches and warnings have been issued across major parts of central and southern Illinois, as well as counties south of Chicago, according to the National Weather Service. Some have even been spotted forming by local residents, including multiple …

Illinois developer adds to industrial activity on McConnell Road in Greensboro with planned $40 million investment

How One Illinois Airman Is Building New Partnerships for Veterans in the ISU Campus Community

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Sula balances life between military air traffic operations and college coursework, but it’s her volunteer leadership with a student veterans group at Illinois State University that is making a powerful difference in the …

"On any given Saturday, anybody can get anybody" - Illinois coach Bret Bielema responds to Diego Pavia taking shots at ...

On Tuesday, Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia appeared on the "Bussin' With The Boys" podcast to talk about his historic win against No. 1 Alabama, the offers he received last season from multiple colleges and more. One SEC team …