Illinois preserves LGBTQIA+ Youth Support on 988 Lifeline despite federal cuts

CHICAGO, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that mental health crisis support for LGBTQIA+ youth will continue on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, despite the federal government’s recent decision to …

Which Illinois snakes are venomous? See where they live…

Summer vacation typically involves plans of camping, hiking, tubing and more, meaning some Illinois residents may come face-to-face with creatures they're not used to – such as snakes. Though your instinct may be to fear them, very few of the state…

Steve Miller Band cancels remaining tour dates. Were Illinois shows impacted?

Many Steve Miller Band fans were disappointed to learn that the group suddenly canceled all its upcoming shows, citing recent extreme heat and flooding as just some of the reasons in a July 16 Instagram announcement. Here's what we know. Which shows …

Temporary Closure on Old Illinois 13 in Williamson County

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure of a portion of Old Illinois 13 for drainage structure replacement work. Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, a short segment of Old Illinois 13 just east of the Illinois 148 …

Lake Warning in Illinois and Wisconsin: Stay Out of the Water, 38 Drownings in 2025

I recently traveled through Superior, WI and Duluth, MN on my way to vacation in the Boundary Waters. Of course, my family had to make a stop and dip our toes in Lake Superior before continuing our journey. It was serene, beautiful, and calm. Not like what …

Illinois’ Altmyer is poised for a record-setting season in Champaign

Big things are expected for Illinois football this year, with at least one prominent ESPN personality saying “very confidently” that the Illini will be among those representing the Big Ten in the 2026 College Football Playoff. A major reason for that …

Hope for Homes Day kicks off in Illinois

Luke Altmyer is Illinois’ best quarterback in a generation

On this episode of “Oskee Talk” Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join me to preview the Illini’s QB room. We examine how Luke Altmyer has stabilized the position in Champaign (6:32) as well as his place in the Illinois record books (14:56). We also …

Illinois launches $83.1M infrastructure projects in Bloomington-Normal area

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is embarking on one of its busiest construction seasons, with several major projects underway in the Bloomington-Normal area. These initiatives are part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s …

Illinois Housing Shortage Demands Bold Action

A new report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute reveals the state is facing a shortage of 142,000 housing units. To meet projected demand, Illinois must build at least 227,000 homes over the next five years. The report, You Can’t Buy What You Can’ …