How U.S. approach to Iran-Israel conflict could impact Illinois

A shaky ceasefire between Iran and Israel took hold Tuesday, after President Trump lambasted both countries for breaking the hours-old ceasefire Monday night. The ceasefire comes after the U.S. attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend, and Iran …

First human case of West Nile Virus of 2025 in southern Illinois

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed Illinois’ first human case of West Nile virus of 2025 in an individual from southern Illinois who was hospitalized due to complications of the infection. About one in 150 people who contract the …

Medical examiner's office identifies Illinois man who died in wrong-way crash

MADISON, Wis. -- The Rock County Medical Examiner's Office identified an Illinois man who died in a wrong-way crash Sunday night.  Alec Z. Hoffman 26, from Winnebago, IL died following a crash on West Highway 81 in the Town of Avon.   According to the …

Walmart Finally Pulls Back on Self-Checkouts in Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin

When self-checkouts were first introduced, I was kind of for them. I could get in and get out, no worries. However, my sentiment changed once I had a family and a massive grocery cart full to the brim, which I then had to scan and bag, after already …

Illinois man caught in juvenile trafficking case, police say

EFFINGHAM, Ill. (WTHI) — Effingham Police have arrested Juan Alberto Cruz Ceba, 41, after uncovering multiple offenses related to human trafficking and abuse at a home in Effingham. On June 8, a female juvenile reported being a victim of domestic battery, …

Illinois football recruiting highest in decades; chances of JC Anderson and Mack Sutter

It's a massive couple weeks for Illinois football. Top recruits JC Anderson and Mack Sutter are picking schools. Both are four-star tight ends from Central Illinois. Bret Bielema wants them both --- but has to swat away some SEC heavyweights. If they …

Businesses face legal, regulatory challenges in lawsuit-heavy Illinois

(The Center Square) – An advocate for the Illinois business community says lawsuit-challenged legislation approved by the General Assembly could cost the state dearly. Republican lawmakers cited Senate Bill 328 when they alleged that the Democratic …

Illinois Comptroller presents awards to LGBTQ+ advocates at Springfield ceremony

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Several local trailblazers for the LGBTQ+ community were honored this afternoon in Springfield. The award recognizes members of the community who have made a significant impact, including Alli Nisley, president of Uniting Pride …

Vaping is about to get more expensive in Illinois on July 1st

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Vapes and other nicotine products are about to become more expensive in Illinois as a new tax is set to go into effect on July 1st. The tax on vaping products, cigars, chewing tobacco, and synthetic nicotine will increase from …

First human case of West Nile virus for 2025 in Illinois