From Capitol News Illinois: Nicor Gas on Friday filed a $221 million rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, less than two months after state regulators approved a $168 million rate hike for the utility

Three Chicago Bears players earned AP All-Pro honors Saturday. Left guard Joe Thuney and safety Kevin Byard each received First Team honors while right tackle Darnell Wright was named to the Second Team.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams will make his playoff debut Saturday night when his team hosts the Green Bay Packers in the NFL Wild Card at Soldier Field. After a season of turning the improbable into possible, the Bears believe in Williams heading into Saturday.

A Fox Lake man allegedly threatened a neighbor with a gun after an exchange over a loose dog.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois and the four other Democratic-led states that were subject to the Trump administration’s freeze on $10 billion in federal funding for child care and family services secured a restraining order on Friday in their lawsuit seeking to block it

The Chicago Bears will host their first playoff game since 2018 on Saturday at Soldier Field when they host their longtime rival, the Green Bay Packers, in the NFL Wild Card. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

From Capitol News Illinois: At the core of the law is a structure to incentivize energy storage, or battery, projects. It will result in new charges to ratepayers, though supporters of the bill say that those costs would be offset by cost savings from greater energy efficiency

The GOP field of candidates running for governor in the March 17 primary is down to four, after an Illinois State Board of Elections vote Thursday.

A trailer bill tweaking some parts of the state’s transit rescue bill could surface when the General Assembly reconvenes, legislative leaders said Wednesday at a City Club Chicago forum.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new poll shows Darren Bailey holds a commanding lead in a four-person Republican primary for Illinois Governor

On Jan. 12 in North Chicago, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center will recognize and thank local landlords who provide much-needed housing to homeless veterans, and veterans at risk of becoming homeless.

The staff at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery announced those laid to rest at the Fort Sheridan National Cemetery in December 2025.

A Libertyville couple’s infant daughter was the first baby born in 2026 at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

Join a free workshop put on by the Job Center of Lake County that is designed to help you leverage valuable data to understand your community and grow your business.

On Jan. 5, the Lake Villa District Library launched a Community Survey to gather input on priorities for the coming years.

Quest Academy in Palatine proudly celebrates Rayan Zaidi, Class of 2025, for receiving a Patent Award from Vedder Price for his invention, PyroShield.

A person likely killed by a Metra train on Jan. 2 has been identified, authorities said.

The Lake County Forest Preserves recently earned two national awards for its Words of the Woods podcast and another for Horizons magazine.

The Chicago Bears will get back one and could get back two playmakers for Saturday’s Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers. The team ruled slot cornerback Kyler Gordon as questionable for the game while wide receiver Rome Odunze had no designation.

Candidates in a pair of statewide races are off the March 17 primary ballot due to successful objections to their nominating petitions, Illinois State Board of Elections officials ruled Wednesday.

Rain will likely start in the afternoon, with the heavier rains and thunderstorms moving in by 6 p.m., the National Weather Service said

Longtime Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky has endorsed fellow Evanstonian Daniel Biss as her successor in the 9th Congressional District.

A candidate for a largely West suburban congressional seat was struck from the March 17 primary ballot Wednesday because of petition problems while another in the 11th district will keep his spot.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Wednesday at Halas Hall as the team prepared for Saturday’s NFL Wild Card game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and slot cornerback Kyler Gordon practiced Wednesday as the team returned to the field ahead of Saturday’s Wild Card matchup against the Green Bay Packers.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Trump administration announced late Tuesday that it was freezing distribution of about $10 billion in federal child care and family assistance funds to five Democratic-led states, including Illinois.

Until proven otherwise, Caleb Williams and coach Ben Johnson could be the NFL’s next great dynasty. If this partnership is going to thrive, Saturday’s game would be a good time to show it.

Chicago Bears cornerback Kyler Gordon would’ve returned to the practice field Tuesday according to an estimated injury report the team sent out. That came after the Bears designated both Gordon and left tackle Braxton Jones to come off injured reserve earlier in the day.

From Capitol News Illinois: No state leader, including Welch on Tuesday, has explicitly ruled out addressing the Bears’ concerns this year. But the speaker, who is entering his sixth year leading the House, said this session will be all about “affordability.”

From Capitol News Illinois: Peoples Gas on Monday filed a $202.3 million rate hike request with the Illinois Commerce Commission, sparking public outcry and protests from consumer advocates.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson believed his team was "mentally prepare to play five more weeks" as the team prepared for its first playoff game since 2020.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Human Services disclosed recently that it mistakenly uploaded private health-related information about hundreds of thousands of Illinoisans to a publicly accessible website and left it there for more than three years

An Antioch man was fined $300 for emitting black smoke called “rolling coal” from his pickup truck at protestors during an anti-Trump rally in McHenry last year.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters virtually Monday, a day after the team ended the regular season with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are three of the most interesting things Johnson said.

Illinois is reporting its first influenza death in a child this season

From Capitol News Illinois: Gov. JB Pritzker is not making a graduated income tax a priority in 2026, despite backing the idea in principle and mounting budget pressures.

2026 marks a new capital program for the Illinois Tollway and votes on whether to increase tolls.

The Chicago area has been a fertile ground for Winter Olympians over the years, from champion figure skaters to fearless ski jumpers.

Flu activity is very high across Illinois coming out of Christmas week, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported.

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season on a sour note Sunday afternoon with a 19-16 loss to the Detroit Lions. Here are the five big takeaways from a disappointing loss to end the regular season.

The Chicago Bears ended the regular season with an overall flat performance Sunday afternoon, losing to the Detroit Lions 19-16 at Soldier Field.

The Chicago Bears’ opponents for the 2026 season are set. Take a look at where the Bears will be playing next season and who will come into town.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze and starting left tackle Ozzy Trapilo will be inactive against the Detroit Lions in the team’s regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field.

Chicago Bears rookie Colston Loveland leads the team with four catches on fourth down this season. Here's how Loveland became quarterback Caleb Williams' most-dependable target in critical situations.

The Chicago Bears will get one final chance to make some last-minute improvements before the playoffs start Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

Chicago Bears top wide receiver Rome Odunze returned to practice for the first time in three weeks Friday as the team prepared for Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field.

Saying he wants to “step back and reflect on my candidacy,” Democrat Bruce Leon has announced he’s suspending his congressional campaign in the largely suburban 9th District.

You may be surprised at how much you’re spending on things like coffees and TV subscriptions. Try keeping track of all expenses for a full month.

The Chicago Bears were without a couple offensive starters Thursday as the team returned to the practice field. Wide receiver Rome Odunze and right guard both missed practice while rookie wide receiver Luther Burden III was a full participant.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall as the team continued preparing for its regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field on Sunday. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Thursday.