Millions of dollars stolen in Illinois SNAP benefits fraud, leaving vulnerable families at risk
A new report revealed scammers stealing Illinois SNAP funds from EBT cards have made off with nearly $21 million since ...
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Tornado risk in Illinois, south Chicago now extends into Michigan
A rather small area of severe weather is in the forecast for this afternoon and evening over Illinois. As the area of severe ...
Tornadoes spotted in Illinois as powerful storm system blasts through Midwest
A powerful storm system blasted through portions of the Plains and Upper Midwest on Wednesday, putting communities south of ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to be sentenced in June
Madigan was convicted Feb. 12 of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges on Wednesday, but acquitted of seven ...
A Chicago church won’t be planting fruit trees this spring as climate funds remain frozen
North Lawndale's Stone Temple Baptist Church was counting on the funds to plant trees in its community garden, which provides ...
Illinois bill aims to add more oversight of homeschooling, not all want it
A new Illinois bill aims to add some oversight of families who homeschool their children, a response to concerns that the ...
Dust advisory issued for multiple Chicago-area counties as high winds affect region
A dust advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for multiple Chicago-area counties as winds of up to 50 miles ...
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Illinois advocates call on state to release $50 million for after-school programs
Illinois after-school program advocates say they have seen a “ripple effect” in communities around the state since delays in ...
‘Gustnadoes' reported in severe thunderstorms in central Illinois
While parts of central Illinois remain under a tornado watch, another weather phenomenon called a "gustnado" could also ...