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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson launches reelection bid, touts record
20+ hour, 23+ min ago (44+ words) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced he will run for reelection. At least 11 other candidates have already announced their election intentions. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced he will run for reelection. At least 11 other candidates have already announced their…...
Illinois home explosion leaves 1 dead
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (52+ words) Officials tell 5 On Your Side that one person died in the explosion. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois State Fire Marshal are investigatin... Officials tell 5 On Your Side that one person died in the explosion. The Madison County…...
State ends FY26 with $1B in excess; other data shows Illinois ‘lags’
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (521+ words) (The Center Square) – A state commission report showed Illinois brought in more revenue than expected to begin the 2027 fiscal year. A co-chair of the commission says the increase in funds and multiple new credit upgrades are in part a result…...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson says he'll run for second term
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (716+ words) CHICAGO - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson announced Sunday that he will seek a second term in office in next year's election after a tumultuous first three-and-a-half years leading the city. Johnson's campaign published a video on social media to announce his…...
Road work starts on Illinois 29 as $2.8M project moves forward
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (280+ words) A $2.8 million project to resurface nearly 6 miles of Illinois 29 between Andrew Road and the southern border of Athens is underway and is expected to be finished by early December. The work began Sept. 8, according to a community announcement from the…...
Chicago White Sox amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigns, reportedly amid verbal harassment allegations
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (163+ words) Amateur scouting director Mike Shirley resigned and is no longer with the Chicago White Sox organization, the team announced Saturday. The Athletic reported Saturday evening that the resignation came after an internal investigation into allegations of verbal harassment. According to…...
'High' bird migration alert continues as millions fly over Chicago area
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (259+ words) A 'high alert' for bird migration over the Chicago area remains in effect through Sunday night as tens of thousands of birds continue to fly over the region each night. The alert comes as millions of birds migrated over Illinois…...
Chicago diver scours Lake Michigan’s floor for people's lost stuff
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (1211+ words) CHICAGO — Mike Lang was mid-high-five when he heard a faint ping against the bow of his boat. Then came a clunk, as his wedding ring dropped 27 feet to the bottom of Lake Michigan. Lang, 44, had been watching the U.S. Air…...
12 Illinois Fall Day Trips That Deliver Big Fun Without Draining Your Wallet
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (1761+ words) Autumn in Illinois has a way of turning ordinary weekends into memories that stick around for years. From canyon trails glowing with color to family orchards stacked with cider donuts, this state hides plenty of budget-friendly fun. Every stop on…...
El Grito festival among major Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Chicago
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (352+ words) Mexican Independence Day festivities will bring a weekend full of culture, flavor and music to downtown Chicago this weekend. El Grito Chicago returns to Grant Park's Butler Field both Saturday and Sunday, encouraging attendees to "dance, eat, and feel that…...