Laredo CBP agents arrest man wanted in Illinois for alleged rape

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry arrested a man who was wanted in Illinois on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged rape. On May 21, CBP officers at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge referred …

Illinois politicians condemn hate, violence after two Israeli Embassy staffers killed in Washington

The U.S. Justice Department charged a Chicago resident with murder Thursday after the fatal shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers. Elias Rodriguez, 31, is alleged to have killed Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky outside an event at the Capital Jewish …

Nature Conservancy restores prairie, bison grazing in Northern Illinois

4 Illinois school districts make list of top districts in the United States

4 school districts in Illinois have landed a spot in the top 10 best districts in the country on a list released by Niche. According to Niche, the list is calculated using several different factors, including academics, teachers, culture and diversity, …

Getting Too Personal? Illinois Court Says Family Medical History is Genetic Information

On May 15, 2025, a district court in Illinois denied a motion by defendant Hospital Sisters Health System and Saint Francis (HSHS) to dismiss a class action claim brought against the hospital system under the Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act (GIPA …

Ameren Illinois customers face 50% electricity rate hike from June 1 due to new pricing

Heads up, Ameren Illinois customers – your electricity bill is about to go up for the summer. The Citizens Utility Board says Ameren Illinois is set to raise its electricity rates by an estimated 50 percent starting June 1. The watchdog says the regional …

Illinois Home Sales Drop as Prices and Inventory Climb

Illinois home sales declined by 3.4% in April compared to last year, but median prices rose 6.2% to $310,000. Inventory also edged up 4.2%. The Chicago Metro Area saw similar trends with a 4.2% sales dip and a 5.7% price jump to $370,000. In the city of …

House passes bill requiring CPR training for Illinois emergency dispatchers, sends plan to Pritzker

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A bill heading to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk would ensure emergency dispatchers know how to properly teach people CPR over the phone. Sponsors and advocates say instructions and guidance from dispatchers can mean the difference …

"Don’t scare me with the hat throw again": Fans react as dual sport athlete Nasir Rankin commits to Illinois Fighting ...

Illinois made waves in the college football recruiting scene with a pivotal addition to its 2026 class on Wednesday. Nasir Rankin, a dynamic four-star two-way athlete from Morgan Park High School (Chicago), pledged to the Fighting Illini, spurning notable …

No more credit card fees in Illinois starting in July