1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (206+ words) Chicago Fire and NYPD Blue actress Kim Delaney posted a birthday tribute to her partner, James Morgan, just days after her arrest for felony assault. The birthday shoutout came on the heels of Delany and Morgan's arrests on March 29 after…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (134+ words) Illinois grant to help create low-income housing: What to know 'Flashdance' star Jennifer Beals joins 'NCIS: New York' with LL Cool J Jermaine Dupri sues Sony for $18 M in royalties for Mariah Carey, Usher Stamp prices are going up. How…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (468+ words) Illinois officials are ramping up enforcement against impaired driving during Independence Day travel, warning motorists that "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" patrols will show zero tolerance. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (283+ words) Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information. .. Hottest Julys in Illinois since 1895 In 2022, the continental United States experienced its third hottest July since 1895, according to data from…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (286+ words) A Route 66-themed celebration will headline this summer's Illinois State Fair in Springfield, with entries now open for the event's kickoff parade. The fair's theme, "Miles of Smiles," marks the 100th anniversary of Route 66, according to a community announcement, highlighting Illinois…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (281+ words) Chicago will help'honor America's'250th anniversary with a performance on'A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration,'taking place on the West Lawn of the U. S. Capitol building. This isn't the first time Chicago has performed on the annual special, and founding member Lee Loughnane…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (291+ words) Children across Illinois will soon be required to undergo blood lead testing, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Public Health. The new standard, effective July 1, 2026, through the IDPH's Childhood Lead Program, will identify and provide health interventions…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (459+ words) The meat of an iconic Chicago Italian beef sandwich is incredibly tender, which makes it hard to slice thinly at home. Luckily, your freezer can change that. If you've watched Season 1 of "The Bear" on FX, you've probably seen an…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (234+ words) Chicago's 55th annual Pride Parade, featuring over 150 floats, marching bands, and performances, will take place on Sunday with a two-mile route from Grace Street and Broadway in Northalsted to Cannon Drive in Lincoln Park. City leaders have been planning for months…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (207+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker is on the campaign trail around the state and is touting new investments being made in Illinois. As he makes a case for another term as governor, Pritzker cut a ribbon June 22 on a $250 million soybean processing…...