1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (273+ words) After a month of nationwide expansion, 7 Brew is set to open another new drive-thru in northern Illinois. Launching this fall, the location is set to bring the brand closer than ever to the Windy City. Here's what we know. A…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (80+ words) Geneseo Republic Illinois State Fair Butter Cow plays on Route 66 themes SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Incorporating themes from Route 66, the 2026 version of the Illinois State Fair Butter Cow was unveiled by Gov. JB Pritzker at the Dairy Building Aug. 12, 2026. For the third…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (713+ words) SHIRLEY — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker does not think the Chicago Bears actually want to leave Illinois for a new home in Indiana, the governor said Monday. Pritzker addressed the future of the Chicago Bears, which in June announced their intentions…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (139+ words) Baseball scout Tim Pletkovich will share stories from his career evaluating players for Major League Baseball during a public program at the Steeple Building Museum in Bishop Hill on Aug. 15. The event begins at 1 p.m. at the Steeple Building, 103 N. Bishop Hill…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (283+ words) 30 people have been reported sick in Illinois as a result of a Salmonella outbreak across several states that is linked to jalapeños, according to the CDC. Most of people who got sick live in Minnesota and Colorado. There were…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (336+ words) As routines shift from summer mode to packed school-year schedules, many shoppers are looking for quick ways to fit more protein into their day. Easy snack bars, meal prep shortcuts and grab-and-go gummies are just a few trending options. Joining…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (411+ words) A bill that would make daylight saving time permanent is moving on to the Senate, but what would permanent daylight saving time look like in Illinois? Here's when you'd see sunlight if it happens. According to reporting from The Hill,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (46+ words) The Illinois Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here's a look at Aug. 5, 2026, results for each game: 14-20-59-60-61, Powerball: 25, Power Play: 2 Midday: 7-2-4, Fireball: 8 Evening: 7-3-7, Fireball: 4 Midday: 3-1-3-8, Fireball: 3 Evening: 1-8-0-9, Fireball: 4...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (266+ words) Cookie lovers across Illinois can get their hands on discounted sweet treats today in honor of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Here's a breakdown of which brands are offering freebies and deals Tuesday, Aug. 4. Insomnia Cookies is celebrating from July…...