Tag Archives: Illinois
Illinois legislature approves school cellphone ban, governor says he'll sign
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker indicated he will sign legislation approved by Illinois lawmakers that prohibits students from using cellphones during school hours. Senate Bill 2427, which requires schools ...
Jun 01, 2026
You Can Now Celebrate 'Italian Beef Day' In Illinois, Starting Saturday
Saturday is a good day to treat yourself to an Italian beef sandwich. May 23 is officially "Italian Beef Day" in Illinois after the adoption of House Resolution 0912 on Wednesday. The resolution comme...
May 22, 2026 Heather Voigt shows off the signature Italian Beef sandwich topped with giardiniera after “baptizing” the sandwich in the au jus on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the newly opened Nick's Pizza Co. in Jacksonville.[Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
IDPH investigating potential hantavirus case in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health is investigating a potential hantavirus case in Winnebago County, not linked to an outbreak on a cruise ship, the agency said Tuesday. The Centers for Disease ...
May 13, 2026
Fighting Illini reach Final Four for the first time since 2005
With a net draped around his neck at the Toyota Center after Illinois' 71-59, come-from-behind win over Iowa in the Elite Eight on Saturday, Fighting Illini coach Brad Underwood thought about the mome...
Mar 30, 2026 Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood celebrates after cutting down the net after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes in an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Illinois surges past VCU to advance to Sweet Sixteen
Saturday night was sweet for No. 3 Illinois, as it advanced to the Sweet 16 with a 76-55 win over No. 11 VCU in Greenville, South Carolina. The victory not only marked the second time in the last thre...
Mar 23, 2026
Bears, Illinois lawmakers closer on stadium deal
The Chicago Bears and Illinois lawmakers are close to agreement on key issues that would keep the team in-state and help kickstart an Arlington Heights stadium project, according to multiple sources c...
Feb 10, 2026
Waymo's self-driving taxis could be headed for the Chicago
Self-driving taxis would drive on streets in three Illinois counties under a bill that's being considered in Springfield. https://youtu.be/Oo_BEHHUFsQ?si=s0vArRiKFZoxUCMx Vehicles operated by Waymo, a...
Feb 05, 2026
Illinois unclaimed property auction features Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant trading cards, tickets to 1893 World's Fair
Chicago history is once again on the auction block as the Illinois State Treasurer's Office has started its annual auction of unclaimed items. https://youtu.be/d5K_jomZ7Oo?si=qdLJkF-JFxYdbQ2S This yea...
Jan 27, 2026
Digital driver's licenses now work in Illinois: How to add it to your phone and where you can use it
iPhone users in Illinois can now use digital ID cards at bars, restaurants, and even in the TSA line at Chicago's O'Hare and Midway International Airports. Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulia...
Nov 19, 2025
Illini marching band plays Metallica classics in competition for free musical equipment
On March 5, 1992, Metallica performed at what is now known as the State Farm Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as part of the band's "Wherever We May Roam" tour. Over three decades...
Nov 07, 2025 Nov 16, 2024; Champaign, Illinois, USA; The University of Illinois Marching Illini band performs before the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images
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