These 7 Illinois Restaurants Serve Mexican Food So Good You’ll Say “Ay Caramba”

Ready to find the best Mexican food in Illinois without leaving the state?. These 7 restaurants serve bold flavors and satisfying meals that’ll keep you coming back for more!. 1. El Tragón Taquería (Chicago) The name “El Tragón” roughly means “the big eater” in Spanish, and honestly,...

Illinois Residents Take Viral Joke Seriously and Gather to Push The Bean 7 Inches to the Left to Free Imaginary Man Inside: ‘Very Ant-Like Behavior’

Residents in Illinois took an internet joke to another level after hundreds of people gathered in Chicago to push a giant metal bean seven inches to the left. Their mission was apparently to free an imaginary man the internet has long joked is trapped inside the famous sculpture. The gathering...

Tabag Carries Rochester In Running Clock Win Over Cahokia

Nearly 250 all purpose yards and five touchdowns from Rochester junior Evrim Tabag powered the Rockets to a 54-27 win over Cahokia on Saturday in the second round of the IHSA 4A state playoffs. JP Leonard threw for 242 yards and 2 touchdowns and Khordell Gregory had a rushing and a receiving touchdown. Rochester will play Highland in the 4A quarterfinals next weekend.

Illinois Weather Alert: Lows Plunge Into the 20s by Friday Nov 13

A midweek cold front brings rain chances Wednesday before colder air arrives Thursday and Friday.

Pana Electoral Board sustains objection to Katie McKenna’s candidacy

PANA — The City of Pana Official’s Electoral Board held a meeting on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. to hear and pass upon the case of Chad Coleman v. Katie McKenna. Chad Coleman, Butch Hocq, and Katie McKenna all filed the necessary paperwork to run for Ward 1 Alderman in the upcoming spring municipal election. Chad Coleman filed an objection to Katie McKenna's nomination papers. Under 65 ILCS 5/3.1-10-5 of the Illinois Municipal Code, the statute sets forth statutory qualifications and disqualifications for holding elected municipal office. The statute states a person cannot hold or take the oath of office if, at the time, they have been convicted of a felony.

Possible Defenses for a Drug Manufacturing Charge in Illinois

Defending against drug manufacturing charges in Illinois often involves focusing on how police obtained their evidence, what you knew, and whether your actions count as manufacturing under Illinois law. Even if police find drugs or equipment, prosecutors still have to prove that you were involved in making or preparing the drugs. If you are facing charges in 2026, our DuPage County drug manufacturing defense lawyers can review the evidence and help you build a defense.

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens to four lanes on I-270

New Chain of Rocks Bridge opens after years of work, with another lane still to come

Gov. Pritzker calls on congress to enact over 200 changes

ILLINOIS—Governor JB Pritzker wasted no time in presenting over two hundred policy proposals to consider for the congress being sworn in this January. “The American people have given them a clear mandate and an urgent responsibility to repair the damage,” said JB Pritzker, Illinois Governor. “The work of fulfilling that responsibility and fighting for a better future it need to begin immediately.”

Illinois Veterans Day closures for schools, banks and mail

Schools, banks, mail and state offices aren’t all following the same rules this Nov. 11, and the differences matter for working families. Many Illinois schools will be closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, but not all of them. Chicago Public Schools will not hold classes for students, and districts in Joliet and Waukegan will also close, while others, including Wilmette, will be open. Post offices, banks, Illinois Secretary of State facilities and state courts will be closed statewide.

Saba Haider wins Illinois House seat with 71.2% of vote

Indian American Democrat Saba Haider has won election to the Illinois House of Representatives, defeating Republican Brian Scopa in the November 3 midterm elections. Her victory in the 84th House District marks another milestone in the growing political representation of Indian Americans in Illinois. Haider defeated Republican candidate Brian Scopa...

Pepperballs fired at close range inside Illinois jail cells, investigation finds

A new investigation finds officers at some Illinois jails are repeatedly firing chemical irritant-filled pepperballs at inmates inside their cells. An investigative reporter with the Illinois Answers Project joins us with the findings.

These 6 Illinois Family Steakhouses Still Toss A Salad Bar In With Every Steak

Remember when a steak dinner came with a trip to the salad bar, and nobody had to pay extra for it? That tradition is still alive in a handful of Illinois towns, from Peoria to Pinckneyville. The six family-friendly steakhouses below pair real grilled steaks with salad bars you can...

Glenwood Titans Take Second at State Cross Country

The Glenwood Titans took second place on a tiebreaker in the 2A girls state cross country state finals on Saturday. Ali Londrigan finished second while Sophie Rentmeister also picked up all state honors in sixth.

Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

An Illinois university has been named the best college in the Midwest in a new ranking from Forbes. According to the publication's newest list of Top 25 colleges in the Midwest, Northwestern University in Evanston ranked at No. 1. Cited for its "prestigious Medill School of Journalism," as well as...

Auburn Falls in High Scoring Second Round Duel at West Frankfort

There were plenty of points to around in Auburn’s second round matchup against West Frankfort, with the Redbirds prevailing 53-41. West Frankfort’s scoring was led by QB Lucas Parker who ran for four touchdowns and threw two more. On the Trojan side, Zi’kerion McKinney scored three receiving touchdowns and Chance Crissey added two on the ground. Beau Chance threw four touchdowns for Auburn. West Frankfort will play Flora in the quarterfinals while Auburn’s season ends at 7-5 with two playoff wins.

Illinois EPA Launches Clean Trucks Program

The State is seeking firms for the Northern and Southern Region Clean Fleet and Freight Concierge Service with contracts worth an estimated $3 million and posted $935,000 in grants for fleet operators. By Tribune Staff • Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) today announced the launch of its Clean Trucks...

Fifty tons of pork headed to Illinois food banks

SPRINGFIELD, Ill (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Illinois farmers have come through with a major donation to the state’s food banks. “The holidays are a season of giving, and the Illinois Pork Producers strive to produce good quality protein for this area and the communities all year long,” said Randy Kuker, vice president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association.

Homeowners 65 and older get an extra $60,000 off school taxable value in Texas, $20,000 in West Virginia, and up to $9,000 in North Dakota and $8,000 in Illinois

Homeowners 65 and older can have a slice of their home’s value taken out of the property tax calculation, and the size of that slice depends heavily on the state. Texas school districts must give an extra $60,000 homestead exemption, West Virginia exempts the first $20,000 of assessed value, North Dakota reduces taxable valuation by […]

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pausing public events for medical procedure