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TROY, Ill. (WTVO) — Troy Police are on the hunt for a six-year-old Illinois boy accused of being “trained professionally” to scam victims with fake pizza gift cards. Police were reportedly tipped off about a scam in which unsuspecting victims were sold fake “buy one get one free” Domino’s Pizza gift cards in Troy and […]

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is confirming the first detection of spotted lanternfly in Illinois. Following a report of a live adult on September 16th, officials visited the area of the report and identified a moderately populated area of spotted lanternfly two days later. Specimens were collected and submitted for...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A Springfield man was arrested in connection to the shooting on Sept. 21, in N. 7th Street and Bergen Street. On Monday, at 7:33 p.m. Springfield Police responded to the 1300 block of N. 9th Street for a report of a male subject pointing a firearm at a female.

The Illinois secretary of state intends to keep a higher age requirement for senior driving tests.

This incident in Illinois proves that once a bad guy always a bad guy. Darron Prince is causing some major problems for police in the Joliet area. It's the kind of person they want behind bars for a long time. This is a professional criminal with several charges already against him. They include...

Rape, murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault, and other violent crimes in these two Illinois cities ensured their placement on the US Most Dangerous Cities list. Neighborhood Scout has just published their list of the 100 Most Dangerous Cities in America. Because this isn't an 'opinion piece', you should know the date they used to compile the list.

Key Points What is the Largest House in Illinois? The largest house in Illinois is the Illinois Governor’s Mansion, located in Springfield. The mansion serves as the residence of the state governor. One interesting fact about the Illinois Governor’s Mansion is that it’s the third-oldest governor’s residence in the United States, having been built in […]

We are Illinoisans. We may give each other the stink eye for various reasons, but I think we are all together on hating these things about Illinois. We do have many things for which to be joyful, there are plenty of things to like and even love about our state, but misery loves company, so let's get to bashing Illinois for just a moment or two.

CHICAGO - A grocery store in central Illinois is buzzing with excitement after selling a winning scratch-off lottery ticket worth $5 million. The winning ticket, a $30 "Million $$ Match" scratcher, was sold at Schnuck's supermarket, located at 1301 Savoy Plaza Center in Savoy, according to a statement from the Illinois Lottery. It was not immediately clear who purchased the winning ticket or when it was sold.

The Illinois Secretary of State office is making changes to motor vehicle centers. These changes focus on senior drivers. Meanwhile, many asylum-seeking migrants have received work permits and Temporary Protected Status. However, some did not receive these benefits. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, indicted last year, is no longer associated with his old property tax appeal law firm.

It would seem that a lot goes into trying to figure out where America's best high schools are and what makes them so special. Niche, the leading platform connecting students and families with colleges and schools, has just published its new 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings for the ninth year and Illinois high schools definitely show up on their list.

(The Center Square) – For the first time in several years, Illinois will experience an El Niño winter. An El Niño weather pattern, which occurs when ocean temperatures are warmer than normal, is expected to be strong this winter and last into early next spring. Illinois Climatologist Trent Ford said if you follow the averages of an El Niño winter, Illinois should experience dryer and warmer conditions in the coming...

Summertime at the lake, what a way to spend a few hours here in Illinois. But did you know the there are 5 different lakes in Illinois that are filled with a variety of slimy snakes? We are going to take a look at where these 5 lakes are, and also the gross snakes that are in them! AZANIMALS.

If you didn't see the study that proves that Rockford has the worst drivers in Illinois, this local TV station proved it by sharing this hilarious photo. Before sharing your opinion, and I'm sure you have one, take a look at the facts. No matter where you're from, you'll likely believe your city has the worst drivers. I'm not saying you're wrong, but if your city isn't Rockford, you are just that... wrong.

Singers from Illinois emerge from a state steeped in a rich cultural legacy and a dynamic urban landscape. This diverse enclave, encompassing the bustling streets of Chicago and the serene beauty of rural areas, has cultivated artists who bring a vibrant fusion of genres and a profound sense of storytelling to their music.

Get the most out of this fall season through these autumn getaways.

The deadline for Illinois residents to file a claim for the state's $68 million class-action lawsuit against Instagram is Wednesday.

The threat of a government shutdown is increasing as Democrats and Republicans struggle to reach a timely agreement, potentially impacting Illinois residents significantly. Conflicts among conservatives, fueled by former President Donald Trump's influence, have stalled a potential compromise to keep the government running.

This article is sponsored by MMJ.com, a medicinal cannabis telemedicine clinic. Illinois patients are required to pay a 1.00% sales tax on every purchase of medical marijuana. There is no additional excise tax on medical marijuana in Illinois.

Here are the latest rankings of Illinois high school football teams in each class, according to an Associated Press panel of sportswriters: