Mega Millions ticket worth $3 million sold in Springfield, Illinois
The Mega Millions jackpot has now climbed to $458 million for Friday's drawing.
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The Mega Millions jackpot has now climbed to $458 million for Friday's drawing.
With U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin retiring at the end of his term, Illinois voters face a crowded ballot in the bid to fill a seat Durbin has held since 1997.
Mia Dates received the very first key to Lynwood at the village hall on Tuesday night.
Prosecutors said the chase started after a patrolling officer in Hinsdale spotted a 2013 Ford Fiesta driving without a rear license plate.
Members of the "Illinois Network to Freedom Collective" are focused on bringing attention to the stories of freedom seekers and sites connected to the Underground Railroad in Illinois.
She was officially sworn in on Monday night to finish out Clark's term until next year.
According to the National Park Service, there are 28 recognized "Network to Freedom" sites in the state, including Graceland Cemetery and the Ton Farm site in Chicago.
The winning ticket was purchased for the drawing held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026.
Political newcomer Liam Stanton officially announced his run for mayor at the Irish American Heritage Center.
Police said two men were shot, one fatally, after an exchange of words led to gunfire.
On Saturday morning, faith leaders and community members came together for a morning of reflection, music, and service in honor of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson.
UCLA upset 10th-ranked Illinois 95-94 in overtime, complet a 23-point comeback on a last-second layup by Donovan Dent.
Gov. JB Pritzker is demanding President Trump refund the state of Illinois more than $8 billion after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his sweeping reciprocal tariffs Friday.
The two boys, both 17, one from Bensenville and the other from Addison, were arrested on Friday night.
A family-owned toy company in north suburban Vernon Hills played a pivotal role in the surprise Supreme Court ruling Friday that struck down most of President Trump's tariffs.
An Illinois man was extradited from Texas to Michigan to face felony charges in connection with a 2024 murder and robbery in Warren.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is running for reelection in 2026, with several Republicans facing off in the March 17 primary to face him in the November general election.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by an Illinois man who alleged that Buffalo Wild Wings' use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive.
The Chicago Bears are turning their attention to a possible plan for a stadium in Hammond, Indiana, while a hearing on legislation related to a stadium plan for Arlington Heights was canceled Thursday. Sports business expert Marc Ganis joins Chris Tye and Dana Kozlov with perspective.
Dozens of municipalities across the Chicago area have referenda and propositions on the ballot in the 2026 Illinois primary, giving voters the opportunity to weigh in on local priorities.
Illinois earned high marks for its green space and cost of living. Minnesota ranked No. 1.
Larry Robert's Jr. recounts the day he cut Jackson's hair and sharing jokes with the family at their home.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker was set to deliver his State of the State address Wednesday morning.
Tuesday night marks the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, and in Rolling Meadows one Islamic school has been busy giving back and getting kids excited.
A Whittman Tailwind airplane crashed into a fence between two homes in Poplar Grove on Feb. 14, killing the only occupant on board.
