The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Pink Hats Construction and Development Group co-led a workshop to teach architects, workers in the trades and others about hempcrete.

An administrative law judge has recommended the Illinois Commerce Commission approve rate increases totaling about $350 million.

American babies and toddlers with disabilities are entitled to publicly funded therapies known as Early Intervention, since all U.S. states and territories accept federal funding for this program

At least 200 people were killed and hundreds wounded in Israel, while 198 were dead in a retaliatory strike on the Gaza Strip that wounded at least 1,610 more, authorities reported.

Figures released by the Illinois Gaming Board suggest the city’s first casino could fall behind initial city revenue projections this year — but they also hint at why it could become the most popular in the state.

A perfect storm of events last Friday led to a massive gas spill in rural Illinois, which resulted in five deaths and five more victims airlifted to area hospitals. Sheila Flynn details the terror brought on by the night’s disaster — and small communities’ tough questions as loved ones continue…

Catches of redhorse suckers on the Fox River by Vince Oppedisano led to a chance to talk about respect for suckers and other less-acclaimed native fish with Olaf Nelson, founder of moxostoma.com.

Why do automobile insurance companies in Illinois get away with charging someone 70 more than a person 60 regardless of driving record and claims history?

Born in Chicago, Butkus played his entire football career in the state of Illinois.