Lake Land College students inducted into All-Illinois Community College Academic Team

Three Lake Land College Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors students were recognized at a banquet in Springfield for their inclusion on the All-Illinois Community College Academic Team. Kyra Hazelton, Effingham, was one of two transfer student nominees recognized …

Poshard Foundation grants for Illinois agencies

East Leyden High School surprises Illinois Teacher of the Year

5 Things to Do: Market on Mill to open, Morel Fest to return in the Illinois Valley

Here are five things to do this weekend: Market on Mill opens/Lemonade Day: Utica officials will cut the ribbon at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the Market on Mill, the village’s outdoor retail plaza. After that ribbon-cutting, a second ribbon-cutting will be …

Statewide phase out of polystyrene foam foodware passes out of Illinois Senate

For several years Illinois state legislators have considered bills to reduce plastic waste. After a robust debate including comments of support from the bill’s chief co-sponsor, Senate President Harmon, SB1531 from Senator Laura Fine passed the Illinois …

Illinois health officials confirm two measles cases in Cook County

(Reuters) - The Chicago Department of Public Health and Cook County Department of Public Health on Wednesday confirmed two measles cases in Cook County. These are the first two cases in Cook County, Illinois, this year. One case was identified as an adult …

Illinois State Police investigating reported shooting on I-57 ramp in Cook County

One person was injured in a shooting Wednesday afternoon on an I-57 ramp. COOK COUNTY - One person was injured Wednesday afternoon during a shooting on a ramp to Interstate 57 in the south suburbs, according to Illinois State Police. What we know: The …

IHSA baseball finals move to University of Illinois due to scheduling conflict

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced that the 2025 Class 1A and Class 2A Baseball State Finals will be held at Illinois Field on the University of Illinois campus in Champaign-Urbana. The change in venue, scheduled …

Illinois Governor defends protest remarks amid backlash from Trump officials

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is defending comments he made over the weekend to a group of New Hampshire Democrats, where he urged voters to express their frustrations through protests and rallies. The remarks have drawn …

Illinois Police Memorial to honor fallen officers, expect road closures Thursday

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Police Memorial Committee will hold its 40th annual Police Officers’ Memorial ceremony on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. The event, which pays tribute to fallen officers and …