Chicago Police Officer Shot, Woman Injured in Albany Park Shooting
A Chicago police SWAT officer was shot in the stomach and a woman in the face during a domestic incident Monday in Albany Park, with four … Read more
Illinois
Washington wins NBA draft lottery, chance to pick first on June 23
For Michael Winger, the silence of the lottery room was perhaps the most stressful part of the process. As the president of Monumental Basketball, Winger sat … Read more
Federal Government Moves to Block Illinois Credit Card Swipe Fee Ban
The federal government is moving to block a first-of-its-kind Illinois law that prohibits credit card companies from charging “swipe fees” on the tax and tip portions … Read more
30 Abandoned Cats Rescued from Cook County Forest Preserve
In late March, a single crate containing more than 30 unneutered cats arrived at the doorstep of the South Suburban Humane Society, marking yet another instance … Read more
Marion Gem and Mineral Show 2026: Dates and Details
Residents of Southern Illinois and visiting enthusiasts have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between amateur collecting and academic science this weekend. The Marion Gem … Read more
UIS Faculty Strike Over Fair Pay and Contract Disputes
Faculty members at the University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) have walked off their jobs and established picket lines, launching a Faculty University of Illinois-Springfield strike for a … Read more
World’s Oldest Octopus Fossil Actually a Nautilus, Study Finds
A 300-million-year-old sea creature has officially lost its status as the world’s oldest octopus after recent scientific evidence revealed the specimen is not an octopus at … Read more
Alight: Leading Human Capital Technology and Employee Benefits Services
As organizations increasingly pivot toward cloud-centric operations to manage their workforce, the intersection of human capital management and third-party technology is becoming a critical operational focal … Read more
West Suburban Medical Center Closes: Patients Scrambled, Oak Park Impacted
The sudden closure of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois, has left patients scrambling for ongoing care and workers facing an uncertain future. The … Read more
Gun Trafficking: How Southern States Fuel Crime in North’s Strict-Law Cities
A shooting in Boston. A car theft in Washington, D.C. An assault in New York City. These incidents, seemingly disparate, share a common thread: the firearms … Read more
Naperville’s Naper Theatre: History & 1974 “Blazing Saddles” Photo
For nearly four decades, the Naper Theatre stood as a central hub of entertainment in downtown Naperville, Illinois. More than just a place to watch movies, … Read more