Illinois News

In 2026 Illinois families will see new rules on gun storage, anti-bullying protections including AI deepfakes, school access for all students, and stricter police hiring standards.

Illinois family’s holiday trip took a scary turn in Missouri when their car broke down at 3 a.m. Strangers including a patrol officer and a towing veteran stepped in to help, reminding them that kindness still exists.

As landlines start to fade into history, it's hard not to feel a pang of nostalgia for those simpler times when calls came with a twist.

Illinois residents are ditching sweaters and fuzzy slippers, instead they’d rather unwrap scratch-offs or even a re-gift.

Winter is here and Mother Nature is forecasted to unleash some severe cold weather on us. Here are the best ways to bundle up to stay warm.

Before you bundle the kids up to play outside, read through these guidelines for outdoor winter play, check the temperature, and don't forget the wind-chill.

If you use Walgreens nasal spray, check now — 41,328 bottles of its Saline + Xylitol spray are recalled due to Pseudomonas lactis contamination.

More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled due to possible metal fragments. Check the affected brands sold at Walmart, Target, Aldi, Sam’s Club, and other major retailers.

USPS, UPS, and FedEx have released their 2025 shipping cutoffs, and some dates are earlier than you might expect. See the deadlines you need to avoid late Christmas deliveries.

USPS mail carriers follow strict federal rules, and not all holiday gifts are allowed. Before you leave a treat in the mailbox, here’s exactly what your carrier can legally accept, and what could get them in trouble.