6 Companies Hiring in Illinois

Located in the BioMidwest Hotbed, Illinois is home to life sciences heavy hitters like AbbVie and prestigious universities including the University of Chicago. In 2023, the state employed 93,402 bioscience professionals across 4,926 businesses, a 7.5% …

2 found dead in Sheridan, Illinois, home; suspect at large

Sheridan, Illinois manhunt underway after 2 found dead in house fire in LaSalle County Sheridan, Illinois manhunt underway after 2 found dead in house fire in LaSalle County 02:40 A death investigation is underway in LaSalle County after a house fire on …

Willie Wilson: Is Illinois’ state procurement being used effectively to stabilize communities of color?

Government contracting with local businesses is a widely used tool to help stabilize communities. The effective use of procurement — sourcing, purchasing and managing goods and services a state agency needs to operate — can aid in job and wealth creation …

GTCC co-hosts State of Illinois Career Fair

TAYLORVILLE — The Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce (GTCC) co-hosted the 2025 State of Illinois Career Fair on Wednesday, July 9th, at the Taylorville VFW. The event, co-hosted with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs and the State of …

Contaminated drinking water in Illinois raises concern over PFAS exposure risks

State officials in Illinois have warned residents in dozens of communities that their drinking water contains unsafe levels of PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues. Douglas J. Guth reports for Inside Climate News. In …

State Farm hits Illinois homeowners with double-digit rate hikes

Illinois homeowners face an average 27% premium spike as State Farm cites severe weather and rising costs. Governor Pritzker blasts the hike as “unfair,” alleging out-of-state losses are being shifted onto Illinois policyholders. State Farm insists …

Illinois trucking company to close operations Friday

Forest View, Illinois-based trucking company Chicago Suburban Express will go out of business on Friday. A company official confirmed on a phone call with FreightWaves Wednesday that the company is shutting down, but declined to provide a reason. According …

Illinois man injured when semi overturns near Bucklin

A Markham, Illinois, man was injured Wednesday evening, July 16, when the tractor-trailer he was driving ran off the road and overturned in Linn County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 8:47 p.m. on Highway 36, …

Is It Illegal to Vape and Drive in Illinois? Here’s What the Law Says

Many people like to vape while driving. Whether it’s to relax, stay awake, or just because they enjoy it, vaping in the car has become a common habit. But, in Illinois, is it legal to vape and drive at the same time? If you’re wondering whether it’s …

Breaking: Central Illinois officials investigating death