11+ hour, 25+ min 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…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (365+ words) Fall enrollment rose and set records across several public university campuses in the state, including the University of Illinois Chicago and Chicago State University, according to preliminary data. The University of Illinois Chicago reported its highest enrollment numbers in school…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (507+ words) U.S. News Insider Tip: The Magnificent Mile, known for its world-class shopping, also has plenty to offer architecture buffs. Book a walking tour with the Chicago Architecture Center and hear the untold stories of North Michigan Avenue's architectural icons. Tours start…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (126+ words) Anthony Hernandez joins Shakiel Mahjouri ‪@ShakMMA‬ ahead of his main event fight vs Gregory Rodrigues at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento. Stream every fight free with your P+ subscription. CFB Week 1 Highlights: Eastern Illinois at Minnesota (9/3) Highlights from the game…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (622+ words) The Illinois drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:03. The story: Katin Houser's first drive as Illinois quarterback was an efficient one. Aidan Laughery got it going with a 7-yard rush. Then Houser hit Hudson Clement on a 5-yard out before finding a WIDE…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (167+ words) This two-day conference at The Ritz-Carlton Chicago welcomes 1,500 attendees, 35 speakers, and 65 exhibiting brands to explore the future of wellness. Professionals interested in attending are encouraged to secure their tickets now and join TopDoctor Magazine at Biohackers World Chicago. The event…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (599+ words) BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — Illinois Wesleyan University celebrated the grand opening of the Petrick Idea Center on Wednesday, Sept. 2, unveiling a new facility designed to help students across disciplines turn their ideas into reality. The center provides students with collaborative spaces, makerspaces, prototyping…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (490+ words) The Chicago Bears and CDW are inviting fans across Chicagoland to recognize exceptional educators through Classroom Legends powered by CDW for the 2026 season. Launched in 2010, Classroom Legends powered by CDW shines a spotlight on educators throughout Chicagoland and the important…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (201+ words) Annual Flushing starts Monday, August 24 and continues through September 4 VILLA GROVE, Ill., Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning next week, Illinois American Water will perform flushing of its water distribution system to continue to provide customers with high-quality, reliable water service. Flushing involves simultaneously…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (314+ words) Data centers are one of the biggest and most controversial issues facing Illinois right now, and the two major-party candidates for governor only seem to offer extreme positions. The good news? Stakeholders in Illinois are already laying the groundwork for…...