OSF Saint Katharine to offer sports physical clinics in Oregon, Dixon

Joliet teams meet the Big Texan 72-ounce steak challenge as Route 66 caravan rolls into town

Five teams competed in the famous Texas steak challenge at the Old Joliet Prison as part of a Route 66 cross country caravan on Wednesday.

Rochelle police officer honored with life-saving award

Rochelle Police Officer Edgar Silva was recently honored with a life- saving award for his actions on July 8, 2025.

Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing

President Donald Trump berated Senate Republicans during a visit to the Capitol Wednesday for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for northern Illinois as 60 mph winds, large hail threaten

A severe thunderstorm watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. across northern Illinois, where forecasters warn of damaging winds up to 60 mph and hail.

Addicted to gambling in Illinois: ‘Someone has decided they can make money off you’

From Capitol News Illinois: People in Illinois lost more than $7.7 billion gambling last year. As lawmakers increasingly bet on gambling to pay the state’s bills, they have only spare change to treat compulsive gamblers