'He wants mayhem': Pritzker criticizes Trump, defends Illinois' immigration policy

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks Thursday during a U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing about immigration policy at the Capitol. At right is New York Gov. Kathy Hochul. AP In a much-anticipated appearance on Capitol Hill, …

State of Illinois Teams with Rush and Lurie Children’s to Establish Elite Special Pathogen Treatment Centers

Posted by Editor on June 12, 2025 in Health | Comments Off on State of Illinois Teams with Rush and Lurie Children’s to Establish Elite Special Pathogen Treatment Centers Governor JB Pritzker announced on Monday that the State of Illinois has teamed up …

Vintage Cars to Race Through Heart of Illinois

If you like classic car events and rallies like “Early Tin Dusters” and wondered which car would win if they raced, you will be all about The Great Race 2025 where classic cars go head to head, era to era, not in a quarter mile sprint but a cross-country …

New Illinois bill helps cover retired K-9 officers' vet costs

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A new bill in Illinois is giving retired police dogs the care they deserve after a lifetime of service. House Bill 3140 officially creates the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program, which reimburses handlers and adopters for …

'No Kings' rallies planned for Saturday across central Illinois

(WAND) - Protests are planned for around central Illinois in response to sweeping immigration enforcement and deportations.  The "No Kings" rallies have been happening across the country including Los Angeles.  Local rallies are planned for …

Authorities intensify search for missing man in Illinois River near Chewey Bridge

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is actively searching the Illinois River for a man who disappeared after jumping into the water on Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses reported that 32-year-old Jordan Mconnell from Westville …

Tracy Drost Appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, Launches Statewide Mission to Mentor Youth in Philanthropy

Tracy Drost has been appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, bringing her passion for teaching children the importance of philanthropy and making an impact. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mrs. America …

Gov. JB Pritzker testifying before Congress on Illinois sanctuary laws

Texas Rep. Gill Presses Illinois Gov. Pritzker Until He Admits He Never Used A Woman’s Bathroom

A congressional hearing intended to address immigration reform took an unexpected detour Thursday as Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker was confronted by Texas Representative Brandon Gill regarding a past social media post advocating for a “bathroom protest” …

Illinois' Japanese Beetles: What To Know About Them This Summer

Summer in Illinois is a great time, but it's also the buggiest time of the year. All the stinging, biting, or just plain annoying insects in the state are out in full force once the weather gets warmer and stays that way. ((Read More: Illinois' …