Watch out: Illinois lawmakers may still spike pensions this session

Illinois lawmakers could still pass expensive changes to newer state worker pensions using a “gut and replace” maneuver. The proposal would cost taxpayers over $76 billion by 2050. The legislative session in Illinois may soon end, but that doesn’t mean the …

As Illinois lawmakers weigh artificial intelligence rules for schools, here's how Rockford teachers are using AI

During a recent demo, a custom AI chatbot answers student questions as if it’s abolitionist Harriet Tubman: “I am here to share my experiences and answer your questions about my work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad, my life, and the fight for …

Who are the wealthiest people in Illinois? Here's the top 5

Forbes recently published their list of billionaires worldwide for 2025. Illinoisans are on the list, but they are specified by state in a separate, 2024 report, which we listed in this report. Forbes has published their annual list of billionaires, and …

Bulgarian language will be taught at the University of Illinois

Photo: Ministry of Education The Bulgarian Studies program at the University of Illinois – one of the most prestigious in the United States – will include Bulgarian language, Bulgarian history, folklore and traditions as of the next academic year, Bulgaria …

Three takeaways from EIU baseball’s Thursday games in OVC tournament

After dropping down to the elimination bracket in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament, the Eastern baseball team used a couple of clutch hits and competitive pitching to beat Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 11-6 and keep its season alive. The …

Homer Glen man charged with threatening state rep

Homer Glen man charged with threatening state rep Chronicle Media — May 23, 2025 Steven Brady A Homer Glen man has been charged with threatening a state representative. Steven Brady, 40, faces one count of threat to a public official, a Class 3 felony. …

Dowd Rallies for Pathway

By Gary Scott on May 23, 2025 at 10:20am The executive director for Pathway Services Unlimited in Jacksonville says proposed cuts in Governor JB Pritzker’s spending plan could cost the local operations three staff members. Ryan Dowd says Pritzker’s plan …

Coinbase faces lawsuit over alleged breaches of Illinois biometric privacy law

A group of Coinbase users from Illinois have filed a class-action lawsuit against the crypto exchange, alleging that its identity checks violate the state’s Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Plaintiffs Scott Bernstein, Gina Greeder and James …

Illinois offers 2027 wing Quinton Kitt

Liberty Hamer ready to make a splash at Illinois Wesleyan

QUINCY (WGEM) - One of Macomb High School’s top swimmers in recent years made her college decision official recently. Liberty Hamer is continuing her athletic career at the collegiate level after signing will Illinois Wesleyan University. The senior has …