Articles filed under Illinois
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Illinois State Police investigating fatal ICE shooting in Franklin ParkMay 07, 2026 8:01 pm - Eight months after a federal immigration agent killed a man in the suburbs during earliest days of “Operation Midway Blitz,” Illinois State Police have opened an investigation into the fatal shooting.
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Lawsuit filed in Illinois takes aim at cannabis companies for not warning of mental health risksMay 06, 2026 9:36 am - A 320-page lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at companies that sell legal marijuana in Illinois and many other states, claiming they have not told customers the possible mental health implications of cannabis use while claiming it has curative effects for other ailments.
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Many Illinois farmers see slow planting progress due to frequent rains, cooler temperaturesApr 30, 2026 2:58 pm - Despite statewide planting progress being ahead of the average pace, weather and soil conditions kept many tractors on the sidelines in large portions of central and northern Illinois through mid-April.
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After year of drama, Crystal Lake park board eyes shake-upApr 24, 2026 1:40 pm - A shake-up on the Crystal Lake Park District board might be on the horizon, as the annual appointment for board president is planned for next month. The Crystal Lake Park...
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Lawmakers eye water use transparency requirements for data centersApr 23, 2026 11:22 am - Data centers’ impact on water resources is one of the biggest concerns about the facilities, and it was the main topic of the final hearing about data center regulations in a House committee on Wednesday. The hearing revolved around the need for transparency, and lawmakers heard from water resource groups and a data center industry representative about the best way to do it.
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Citizens Utility Board urges state authority to reject merger of 2 water suppliersApr 20, 2026 1:56 pm - A proposed merger between the parent companies of the state’s two biggest private water utilities – Illinois American Water and Aqua Illinois – would not serve the public interest, according to experts at the Citizens Utility Board. The consumer watchdog group recently filed testimony urging the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject such a union over concerns about market consolidation, aggressive acquisitions of municipal systems and shoddy service quality.
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Fight over Illinois’ swipe fee law heats up as implementation deadline nearsApr 18, 2026 4:00 pm - A unique-to-Illinois law prohibiting banks and credit card companies from charging swipe fees on tips and taxes is set to take effect July 1, but opponents are challenging its legality in federal appeals court and blitzing the airwaves with ads calling for its repeal.
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Measles in Illinois: What to know about vaccination ratesApr 15, 2026 11:15 am - State public health data shows that measles vaccination rates among Illinois schoolchildren are above the threshold recommended to prevent outbreaks of the highly contagious viral infection.
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Pritzker joins bipartisan group of governors pushing for data centers to pay their own electric billsApr 11, 2026 7:22 am - As data centers pop up across the U.S., demand for power is surpassing supply in some regions and solutions are costly.
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Illinois Extension celebrates National Volunteer WeekApr 10, 2026 6:11 pm - National Volunteer Week from April 19-25 celebrates volunteers who support Illinois Extension's mission, with 4-H volunteers serving as club leaders, project superintendents, and mentors who guide youth through hands-on learning and skill development.