Illinois’ Best Breakfast Sandwich Isn’t from a Chain—Here’s Where

I’ve never been someone who jumps out of bed hungry, but on the rare morning when I do eat breakfast, give me a sandwich over pancakes any day. There’s just something about eggs, cheese, meat, and bread all working together like a well-fed...

Hebron, Illinois church damaged by fire after possible lightning strike

Friday, July 11, 2025 9:45AM First responders were at a fire at St. John's Lutheran Church in the village of Hebron after a possible lightning strike. HEBRON, Ill. (WLS) -- First responders were at a church fire in McHenry County Thursday night....

Fundraiser to be held for Uber driver shot in Columbia, Illinois

COLUMBIA, Ill. (First Alert 4) - A fundraiser will be held to help cover the medical bills of an Uber driver who was shot in the face in Columbia, Illinois. Allen Lalk, a local hockey coach, was driving for Uber when he was kidnapped and shot in...

Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met July 10

Chad D. Hays - Board Member | Illinois General AssemblyChad D. Hays - Board Member | Illinois General Assembly Illinois Labor Relations Board State Panel met July 10. Here is the agenda provided by the board: I. Opening of Public Meeting at 11:00...

Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 10

Kimberly Stevens Executive Director at Labor Relations Board, Illinois | LinkedInKimberly Stevens Executive Director at Labor Relations Board, Illinois | LinkedIn Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel met July 10. Here is the agenda provided...

Will Illinois People Start Drinking Cockroach Milk?

It's time to pour out your almond milk, because there's a new kind of milk in town, and it has all the nutrients you could ever want. You may be thinking, “Well, if it's this good for me, I need to try it.” Before you get your hopes up, this milk...

Federal food assistance changes threaten benefits for thousands in Illinois

Hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans could lose benefits from a federal food assistance program while the state will be required to cover more costs under changes passed in the latest domestic policy plan. President Donald Trump signed the “One...

Illinois skydiver dies, another injured after colliding in midair

CHICAGO - A skydiver died and another was injured after a midair collision Wednesday evening in Rochelle. What we know: Just before 7 p.m., the Ogle County Sheriff's Office responded to a parking lot in the area of 8887 S. Illinois Route 251 near...

Tax-by-mile measure stalls during Illinois legislative session

An Illinois bill proposing a pilot program for a mileage-based tax on drivers failed to pass the state senate. The program would have studied the feasibility of collecting road usage data and payments from voluntary participants. The bill aimed to...

Hundreds without power in Illinois, Iowa Quad Cities Area after storms roll through

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) - Hundreds of customers are without power after severe weather passed through the Quad Cities Area, Thursday evening. As of 12:11 a.m., Friday morning, in the Iowa Quad Cities, 357 customers are without power and in the...

Illinois Year in Review | Most publicized

Illinois deciding to prioritize football, men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball in revenue sharing moving forward should come as no surprise. That investment was reflected — a year early — in the most publicized programs from the past year....

Illinois hospitals fear massive cuts under Trump domestic policy law

Article Summary President Trump’s domestic policy bill contains massive cuts in federal Medicaid spending over the next 10 years. One analysis predicts $48 billion in spending reductions in Illinois over a decade. The cuts limit states’ ability to...

Illinois quick hits: Median personal income down from 2021

Median personal income down from 2021 Illinois’ median personal income for 2023 was $115,000, according to data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Thursday. That ranks 19th among all states. Illinois’ ranking is up two spots from 2013 where...

Read Flash flood warning in effect for parts of Iowa, Illinois until early Friday morning

Severe storms dumped heavy rain across the region, including our northern hometowns and the Quad Cities metro. MOLINE, Ill. — Several flash flood warnings are in effect across the News 8 viewing region. This includes one until 5 a.m. for parts of...

Illinois Year in Review | Deserved more pub

These athletes didn’t always generate the most headlines. Or get the most likes on social media. But without these various Illini, some of the more notable accomplishments from the 2024-25 school year by Illinois don’t happen. Beat writer Scott...

Illinois Has One Of The Highest State Incomes In America For The Rich

Want to live where the money is? These are the top states in America that have the highest incomes. Including Illinois. But, is that higher income happening for everyone in Illinois or just the top of the income food chain? The States With The...

Tax-by-mile measure stalls during Illinois legislative session

Illinois’ Altmyer tabbed as one of nation’s best QBs entering 2025

The Illinois Fighting Illini are being heaped with preseason praise, and anticipation for 2025 has reached heights many Illini fans have never experienced before. There is legitimate buzz about the Orange & Blue not only being a contender in the...

Illinois Now Has 2 Deadly Skydiving Incidents Within One Week

An incident near Rockford this week has left one man dead. Skydiving, though exhilarating, is also inherently dangerous. Unfortunately, a mid-air incident led to one man being injured and another dead. And this was just 2 days after another jump...

Illinois Guard Javelin teams sharpen anti-armor skills with Polish partners

The Illinois Army National Guard trained alongside their partner nation of Poland June 1–15. A team from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, worked shoulder to shoulder with Poland’s Territorial Defence Forces to train on the...