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Sesame Street accelerates white kids’ racism, University of Illinois professor says
White kids are biased against black kids to begin with, but TV makes it worse professor argues.…
Illinois ordered an audit of AI developers. Who will do it?
On July 6, Gov. JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, which passed with overwhelming legislative support in the Gener...…
Court checks Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as Trump administration scores another immigration win
The ruling permanently prevents Illinois from enforcing the laws, although McGlynn delayed the order from taking effect for 14 days to allow the state to ask an appeals court to in…
Comment on These 9 Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities by Carl coomer
Illinois has opened the door to a new era of nuclear energy generation, but a question remains: Where would new nuclear power plants go? It’s an issue that Gov. JB Pritzker directe…
Federal judge blocks Illinois laws giving illegal immigrants in-state tuition
A federal judge handed a loss to Gov. JB Pritzker (D-IL) and an immigration policy win to President Donald Trump on Friday after ruling that Illinois state laws providing in-state …
Federal Judge Strikes Down Illinois Laws That Gave Illegals In-State Tuition, Financial Aid
With all the hustle and bustle leading up to Friday evening's White House Correspondents' Dinner, a major court ruling on illegal immigrants and education appears to have mostly fl…
Illinois worker spent over six hours trapped in gas station sign too tall for fire truck ladders to reach
AJ Gow spent over six hours trapped inside a 130-foot gas station sign in Wilmington, Illinois, after his boom lift malfunctioned during repair work.…
Illinois worker trapped inside 130-foot-tall gas station sign for nearly 7 hours — but still manages to give thumbs up
A maintenance worker was trapped inside a 130-foot-tall gas station sign for around six-and-a-half hours – but still managed to give a thumbs-up despite the mishap.…
Shooting in southern Illinois leaves 5 family members dead
Two teenagers aged 15 and 16 were arrested on July 12 in connection with the crime. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Shooting in Southern Illinois Leaves 5 Family Members Dead
Illinois couple horrifically lose children in Wisconsin lake during ‘unprecedented storm’ — even though they were ‘experienced boaters’
An Illinois couple whose two young kids tragically drowned after their boat capsized during a massive storm that ripped through Wisconsin's Lake Geneva were “lifelong, experienced …
Deadly tornadoes tear through Illinois, leaving a trail of destruction with more severe weather to come
A violent tornado outbreak struck the Plains on Sunday, bringing a destructive mix of large hail, fierce winds, and damaging tornadoes. The severe weather triggered widespread dest…
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs a state budget with new taxes on social media giants, digital ads, and prediction and crypto markets, all likely facing lawsuits (Mitchell Armentrout/Chicago Sun Times)
Mitchell Armentrout / Chicago Sun Times : Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs a state budget with new taxes on social media giants, digital ads, and prediction and crypto markets, all …
Illinois becomes first state to impose digital asset trading tax, drawing sharp criticism from industry and legal experts
Illinois signed the Digital Asset Tax Act imposing a 0.2% privilege tax on crypto brokers, becoming the first state to single out digital assets for unique…
3-star ATH to decide between Michigan State and Illinois on Monday
Michigan State and Illinois are the final two for a Detroit athlete that is one of the best in the state of Michigan.…
Video journalist captures man stuck in rubble after Illinois tornado, helps in rescue
A storm chaser and video journalist captured the moment a man was rescued following devastating tornadoes that battered communities in Illinois on Thursday.…
Illinois passes bill to let women exclude abortions from medical records
Illinois’ so-called ‘Reproductive Health Privacy Act,’ would make it even harder for pro-life states to investigate violations of their laws in Illinois and could jeopardize women’…
No traditional NBA narrative is holding Jalen Brunson back as he reaches Knicks greatness
There was an easy way for Jalen Brunson. Not surprisingly, he picked the other path.…
Illinois coach Bret Bielema fires back at Notre Dame AD over recent remarks: 'just join a conference'
Illinois coach Bret Bielema fires back at Notre Dame AD Pete Bevacqua's super league comments, telling the Irish to simply join a conference.…
Colorado governor vetoes block on surveillance pricing as other states push for bans
Consumer advocates decry Democrat Jared Polis for ‘choosing to side with dominant corporations’ over workers…
IHSA girls soccer: 2026 Illinois state finals schedule, scoreboard
Here are all the matchups and scores for the 2026 IHSA girls soccer state finals at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.…
St. John’s baseball reaches NCAA regional final with historic offensive outburst to top Northern Illinois
The trip to the regional final is St. John’s first in more than a decade. It has been 14 years since the Red Storm last played in a Super Regional.…
California reports one of largest drops in homelessness in past year, Hud reports
New data suggests success in Gavin Newsom’s crackdown, as Illinois, Hawaii and Florida also report notable decreases California reported one of the largest decreases in homelessnes…
Preview: Northwood Camp expecting Big Ten, Notre Dame, etc
Northwood is hosting their showcase camp on Sunday, May 31st. Coaches from Michigan, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Illinois, Miami (Ohio), Central Michigan, Northwestern, Ohio, Bowli…
Illinois offensive line recruit wasn't always a big man on campus
May 30—CHAMPAIGN — The first time Morton High School football coach Adam O'Neill saw Soren Fifer, he did not immediately think "future Big Ten offensive lineman." The then-freshman…
Dozens of Illinois athletes soon heading to compete in 2026 Special Olympics
Fifty four athletes from Illinois are heading to compete in the Special Olympics in a matter of weeks.…
These 10 recruits are taking official visits to UCF football May 29-31
Eight of UCF's 10 expected visitors this weekend hail from the Sunshine State, including a consensus four-star defensive tackle.…
What channel is FSU baseball vs St. John's on today? Time, TV schedule
Florida State baseball faces St. John's in the NCAA Baseball Tournament Tallahassee Regional. Here's how to watch.…
Vijayapura-based BLDE Deemed University signs pact with University of Illinois
Pact enables student exchanges for elective courses, and global academic exposure.…
Illinois representative talks bill that would regulate AI companies
The Illinois House of Representatives passed a bill that would set a new standard for regulating America’s leading AI companies if Gov. JB Pritzker signs it. NBC News' Gadi Schwart…
What Gives? Illinois USA Denies They Are Heading Up DOJ Investigation Into E. Jean Carroll
Illinois denies leading DOJ probe into E. Jean Carroll amid conflicting reports and legal drama.…
Illinois man's Memorial Day weekend in Key West was derailed after he went bar hopping in a stolen police car
A Chicago-area man allegedly stole a police car outside a Key West bar on Memorial Day weekend and used it to drunkenly bar hop, police say.…
Jonathan Jackson from Illinois’s 1st congressional district trades in O’Reilly Automotive and Visa stocks
What One Illinois Speaker Said About Islam and America Has People Talking
The video, which began circulating on Wednesday and has over 560,000 views as of Thursday afternoon, is arresting on a number of levels. It shows a woman wearing a hijab and leadin…
Illinois Lawmakers Just Passed America’s Strongest AI Safety Bill
The bill requires companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google to have third parties confirm they’re following safety standards. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’ll sign.…
Illinois Fighting Illini basketball gets big boost as star opts to return
Illinois Fighting Illini men's basketball wing Andrej Stojakovic withdrew from the NBA Draft on Wednesday and will return to the college team.…
MSU football considered a top school for quickly rising 3-star Illinois LB
Michigan State football is reportedly one of the top schools for a new priority linebacker target in the 2027 class…
Illinois Legislature passes SB 315, a bill requiring annual independent third-party safety audits of leading AI companies; the bill heads to the governor's desk (Jared Perlo/NBC News)
Andrej Stojaković to return to Illinois after testing 2026 NBA draft
Andrej Stojaković announced Wednesday on social media that he is withdrawing from the 2026 NBA draft and returning to Illinois for his senior year.…
OpenAI Advocates for AI Liability Shield in Illinois Testimony - Intellectia AI
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Illinois official charged after allegedly submitting dead mother’s mail-in ballot
Waukegan 1st Ward alderperson Sylvia Sims Bolton faces felony charge after allegedly voting by mail in her deceased mother's name in Illinois primary.…
Cold case cracked as Illinois suspect charged in brutal 1993 killing of mother found slain in field
Illinois cold case solved after 30 years as Albert Zigler, 70, is charged with murder in the 1993 death of mother Randy Gail Sperino in rural field.…
Illinois Legislature passes historic AI bill
The measure, SB 315, goes beyond legislation from California and New York regulating America’s largest AI companies. It still needs the governor’s signature.…
Illinois and Colorado are coming for your airline miles
Illinois Plans Tax Break for Billionaires and the Chicago Bears. Everyone Else Could End Up Paying More.
The bill is one of the most egregious examples of the grift between professional sports teams and state and local governments.…
Illinois high school football game to be played at new Ryan Field in October
When Northwestern University’s new Ryan Field opens in the fall, it already has a number of events lined up to host. One of those will be a Illinois high school football game. [ $1…
Trump: Chicago mayor, Illinois governor should ask for help after ‘teen takeover’
Illinois football’s five most intriguing 2026 matchups
There is no shortage of talent on the schedule.…
How four of Illinois’ best coaches ever share a similar past
Four coaches who shaped Illinois basketball.…
Complete schedule for the Tallahassee Regional
FSU baseball is once again hosting a regional, here is a look at the full schedule for the 2026 Tallahassee Regional, which will start on Friday.…
Divers searching for missing man make shocking discovery
Divers searching for a missing man in an Illinois pond ended up instead discovering the body of an Army vet who vanished more than two decades ago. The body of James Pisano Jr., a …
What is FSU's record vs their Tallahassee Regional opponents
Florida State's history and performance against Coastal Carolina, Northern Illinois, and St. John's is illustrious.…
FSU baseball placed on upset watch in Tallahassee Regional
The FSU Seminoles are the No. 10 overall seed in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. See why Baseball America has them on upset watch.…
SIIA Opposes Illinois HB5511 Over Constitutional, Compliance, and Privacy Concerns
Stark County relay wins state title, leading Western Illinois girls track results
Stark County's Dusti Smith had the day's fastest time by 5 seconds in the 4x800 relay, lead the Rebels to a first-place state finish. See other results from around Western Illinois…
Can't Wait For Saturday Third bowl in a row for Illinois? So says the prognosticators at Athlon Sports
May 24—*** I was looking for some reading material Saturday to help fill the holiday weekend. Like everyone else in Champaign-Urbana, I zipped over to Barnes & Noble. There in the …
Illinois school shooting plot foiled by relative who tackled the armed child, officials say
An investigation determined that the boy was on his way to the nearby Grand Prairie Elementary School when his relative intervened, the Will County Sheriff’s Office said.…
Could Quentin Coleman be the next great Illinois guard?
Coleman looks to follow in the footsteps of Ayo Dosunmu and other Illini legends.…
Feds dramatically drop charges against Illinois anti-ICE activists – including ex-congressional candidate – amid grand jury misconduct claims
US Attorney Andrew Boutros announced his office was dropping the charges with prejudice after a closed-door hearing before US District Judge April Perry, during which the Joe Biden…
Redneck Fishing Tournament returns to Illinois with Browning event
Organizers announced the return of the Redneck Fishing Tournament with a temporary move to Browning.…