An analysis of the “megaprojects” legislation pending in Springfield by the Cook County Treasurer’s office is skeptical of the purported economic benefits of a Bears stadium in Arlington Heights

For the first time in three years, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams won’t be starting from scratch during the offseason. Here's how the Bears' stability at offensive play caller will benefit Williams this offseason.

From Capitol News Illinois: For Illinois farmers, the math is tough: Food-grade soybeans require older genetics that yield 10-15 fewer bushels per acre, and commodity soybeans are more lucrative

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois abortion advocates are urging lawmakers to do more to protect reproductive healthcare as the legislative session moves into its final days and the federal landscape keeps shifting

The state now offers a brewery, brew pub, distillery & winery directory on the ILCC website

Following these simple food safety practices, you can protect your family and friends from food borne illness and make the most of your summer cookouts.

Lake County is seeking a qualified resident to serve on the Suburban Bus Board of Directors, the public transit system that provides Pace bus service throughout suburban northeast Illinois.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Senate voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to advance a bill that would regulate how large artificial intelligence model developers handle transparency and catastrophic risk

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois House advanced a bill that would regulate the maximum price certain prescription drugs can be sold for in the state

Almost three years to the date after the Australian-based Mexican fast food chain Guzman y Gomez opened in Crystal Lake, the company has closed all of its U.S. stores.

From Capitol News Illinois: The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday dropped all charges against the remaining “Broadview Six” protesters, citing apparent prosecutorial misconduct in the grand jury proceedings

From Capitol News Illinois: As state lawmakers work to pass a school funding plan for the upcoming fiscal year, some are expressing frustration over how this year’s budget has been implemented

From Capitol News Illinois: Senate Republicans are calling on their colleagues and the governor to opt into a federal school choice tax credit program.

From Capitol News Illinois: A Cook County judge has rejected a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate and charge federal immigration agents accused of abuses during “Operation Midway Blitz” this past fall

Chicago Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower and positional coaches met with reporters Thursday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued its offseason workouts. Here are three of the most-interesting things the Bears said Thursday.

The Fox Lake Police Department has arrested and charged a Fox Lake man following an investigation into the reported sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl.

The Antioch Police Department has arrested a 28-year old Round Lake Beach resident in connection with the burglary of an Antioch business where over $100,000 was stolen.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15 through May 26 during the Memorial Day travel period.

Lake Villa District Library will celebrate the grand opening of the “Great Lawn,” phase two of its outdoor space plan, on Sunday, June 7.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized on the national stage by the National Association of School Resource Officers.

Midwest Veterans Closet will host a Memorial Day Grocery Giveaway for veterans on May 22.

“Healing with Horses: Cultivating Inner Peace Through Reiki, Nature, and Reflection” will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 30, led by Denise Maple of Live Life Spiritual Direction and Laura Heffernan of Susanna Farms.

An Apprenticeship Fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 27 at the Advanced Technology Center, 7735 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that a major gun rights organization says would effectively ban one of the nation’s most popular types of firearms

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill heading to the House would allow minors to consent to receiving birth control without parental consent. The governor also says he will sign a measure to ban “junk fees,” or unlisted charges tacked onto the total of cost of ticketed events

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois General Assembly is considering extending unemployment benefits to public school support staff during the 10 to 11 weeks of summer break

The Chicago Bears will face a difficult schedule to get back to the playoffs. Here's how likely a quick start and return to the postseason is after the release of the 2026 schedule.

From Capitol News Illinois: Consumer advocates filed testimony last week, calling on regulators to slash $178 million, or roughly 80%, of Nicor Gas’ recent rate hike request

From Capitol News Illinois: A rare federal misdemeanor trial is set for next week in the case of the remaining “Broadview Six” protesters even after prosecutors dropped the overarching felony conspiracy charge against them earlier this month

Chicago Bears rookie defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg didn't hold a Division-I offer at the end of his senior high school season. Here's how a year at Iowa Western Community College helped van den Berg fulfill his dreams of reaching the NFL.

With less than two weeks to go in the General Assembly’s spring session, Gov. JB Pritzker expressed confidence Monday that megaproject legislation that could bring the Chicago Bears to Arlington Heights would get done.

From Capitol News Illinois: Backers of a bill aimed at limiting law enforcement’s use of biometric surveillance say they’re not looking to move the measure this legislative session

The NFL announced its 2026 schedule last week, and Chicago Bears fans will have plenty of fun road trips to take. Here is a ranking on some of the top road trips Bears fans should plan out this fall.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Department of Transportation announced this week it will soon repay up to $60,000 in student loans for up to 50 eligible employees over four years as part of an initiative to attract recently graduated engineers

Illinois Department of Public Health urges the public to follow these guidelines for reducing the mosquito population and risks for West Nile.

From Capitol News Illinois: Public school advocates have rallied against the tax credit, arguing it is a voucher program, in which the state directly funds students’ private school tuition

From Capitol News Illinois: A group of well-known Chicago journalists, podcasters and voice actors are behind nine class-action lawsuits filed this week alleging major tech companies used their voices without their permission in order to train AI products

From Capitol News Illinois: A proposal that would expand access to a federal program that discounts the price of prescription drugs could end up costing Illinois employers an additional $89 million a year

From Capitol News Illinois: Immigrant rights groups have filed federal tort claims against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security over the Sept. 30, 2025, immigration raid on an apartment complex in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood

Hantavirus can spread through contact with rodent droppings. Here are ways to protect your property.

The Illinois Municipal League has proposed the Reducing Expenses and Advancing Local Housing Act as an answer to Gov. Pritzker's housing plan that calls for relaxing zoning restrictions.

The Chicago Bears will face a difficult path to return to the playoffs in 2026. Here is a ranking of the Bears’ 2026 schedule from hardest games to easiest.

From Capitol News Illinois: Advocates are calling for the General Assembly to pass the POWER Act to regulate data centers before the legislative session ends on May 31

The Chicago Bears once again had some fun with their schedule release video on Thursday night to announce the 2026 slate. The Bears released their 2026 schedule by spoofing the Bob Ross show “The Joy of Painting.”

The NFL released its full 272-game schedule Thursday night. Here is the Chicago Bears' full schedule with kickoff times and the broadcast slate. The Bears will play on Thanksgiving at Detroit and Christmas Day against the Packers

From Capitol News Illinois: With less than a month left in the spring legislative session, Senate Democrats introduced a package of bills aimed at regulating some artificial intelligence usage.

Besides those on the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius where a deadly hantavirus outbreak occurred, there is a suspected case in Winnebago County, where Rockford is located.

The Chicago Bears will play during a primetime holiday spot in the 2026 season. The NFL announced Thursday morning that Chicago will travel to take on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.

The Lake County Division of Transportation will close Deep Lake Road to through traffic from IL Route 173 to North Avenue beginning Monday, May 18, at 6 a.m.

A public hearing has been scheduled for Monday, May 18, regarding a local siting application for the proposed Meadowview Solid Waste Transfer Facility at 31725 N. Route 83 in Grayslake, adjacent to the Countryside Landfill.