Illinois police chase ends with crash and two arrests

Feliz Guadarrama (left) and Brianna Koch | Lake County Sheriff's Office GURNEE, Ill. - A Waukegan man accused of fleeing police in a stolen SUV was arrested Wednesday after leading deputies on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash. What we know: …

A Look at Various Movies Set in Illinois (LIST)

Last week, I found a viral TikTok video that looked at movies set in the state of Iowa. That same account, known as "OnSecondWatch," also uploaded a video looking at various films set in Illinois. That is on today's agenda! Obviously, the …

67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorant recalled. Were they sold in Illinois?

Pennsylvania-based deodorant company A.P. Deauville, LLC, is voluntarily recalling more than 67,000 cases of its Power Stick deodorant, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was initiated on July 11, and the products were distributed …

Illinois’ rivalries through the years

Throughout its storied history, Illinois football has faced a considerable number of opponents. However, three stand out as being the most hated by the team and fans alike. Whether it’s an in-state team or a long-time Big Ten foe, these teams have deep- …

Strong 2024 season brings high expectations for Illinois football

After a promising season, Illinois football head coach Bret Bielema and his team are turning heads. They are coming off the fifth 10-win season in program history, and most of their starters are returning.  Illinois finished the year ranked in the AP Top …

Illinois deputies believe Joliet Township business break-ins are connected

WILL COUNTY - Two businesses on the same street in Joliet Township were broken into early Wednesday, with thieves making off with cash and alcohol from one of them. What we know: Around 4:05 a.m., Will County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a motion alarm …

Miss Illinois 2025: Nitsaniyah Fitch, a Chicago trailblazer using her crown to create change

Illinois gas prices surpass $3 while nearby states benefit from cheaper fuel options

IOWA, MISSOURI & ILLINOIS — According to AAA, as of Thursday, the national average for a gallon of gas is $3.16. Two of the three states in our area still have average gas prices below $3 a gallon. The average price of a gallon of gas in Iowa is $2.92. …

Illinois public media stations brace for ‘worst-case scenario’ after Senate approves cuts to NPR, PBS

With Republican senators approving President Donald Trump’s plan to rescind $9.4 billion in federal aid and public broadcasting funds, public radio and television stations in Illinois are closer to a worst-case funding scenario that local media leaders are …

US Embassy in India Issues Visa Warning Following Theft Incident at Illinois Store

The US Embassy in India has issued a visa warning, cautioning that committing crimes such as assault, theft, or burglary in the United States could result in visa revocation and future visa ineligibility. The advisory follows an incident on May 1, 2025, in …