Illinois News

Aggregated Illinois News Articles

• Illinois farmers welcome Trump aid package but say more needs to be done to save struggling industry
  
  A combination of trade wars with China and rising costs has led to projections of billions in losses nationally for growers this year.
  Jerry Wu.  Chicago Tribune.  Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:39:55 +0000.
• Vintage Chicago Tribune: Do you remember when 90 inches of snow fell almost 50 years ago?
  
  This season's early snowfall shoveling might remind some of a relentless winter from almost 50 years ago when Chicago experienced its most snow ever: almost 90 inches of it.
  Kori Rumore, Marianne Mather.  Chicago Tribune.  Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:50:21 +0000.
• Predicting the top 5 picks in the 2026 MLB draft after White Sox win lottery
  
  With Chicago landing the No. 1 overall pick for next summer, let's see how the start of the first round could go down.
  Kiley Mcdaniel.  ESPN.  Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:47:38 EST.
• Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library storytime reading session
  
  Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking around while wearing a festive Santa hat.
  Fox News.  Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:17:14 -0500.
• WATCH: Commuter train slams into SUV in suburban Chicago
  
  The driver and one passenger suffered minor injuries.
  ABC News.  Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:43:58 -0500.
• Death threat toward TPUSA chapter at Illinois college sparks investigation, forces leaders to leave campus
  
  Turning Point USA chapter leaders at an Illinois college were forced to leave campus over concerns about their safety following online death threats.
  Fox News.  Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:18:23 -0500.
• VIDEO: Commuter train collides with car in Illinois
  
  The video showed that the car had stopped at the intersection with the train tracks, but its front end extended onto the tracks.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:02:00 GMT.
• Gov. Pritzker Signs Bill Imposing New Limits on Immigration Enforcement in Illinois
  
  The measure restricts immigration arrests around state courthouses. Republicans have criticized the law and suggested it would face legal challenges.
  Mitch Smith.  New York Times.  Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:57:38 +0000.
• Illinois church reimagines Nativity scene with ICE presence, zip-tied Jesus
  
  'If Jesus were born in America right now, what would this nativity set look like?' said Rev. Michael Woolf of the Lake Street Church scene.
  Carlos De Loera.  Los Angeles Times.  Tue, 9 Dec 2025 20:06:12 GMT.
• Caleb Williams Makes Mark As An Investor
  
  Chicago Bears QB and Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams launches his private equity investment and business advisory firm, 888 Midas.
  By Andy Frye, Contributor.  Forbes.  Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:42:48 -0500.
• It's 43 hours from L.A. to Chicago. These train people like it that way
  
  Passengers say the journey on Amtrak's Southwest Chief is worth it: no TSA lines, ground-level scenery spanning deserts and mountains, and hours of unrushed conversation with fellow travelers.
  Christopher Reynolds.  Los Angeles Times.  Tue, 9 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMT.
• American living in England left stunned after Brits declare he's eating common Christmas treat all wrong
  
  Russell Valentin, 31, recently moved to London from Chicago, but sparked quite the controversy after he learned that there's a certain way you're supposed to consume a holiday staple in England.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 09 Dec 2025 09:45:49 +0000.
• WATCH: Commuter train hits vehicle in Chicago suburbs
  
  Two people suffered minor injuries when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by a commuter train outside Chicago on Monday morning.
  ABC News.  Mon, 08 Dec 2025 17:29:08 -0500.
• Watch: Moment commuter train collides with vehicle in Illinois
  
  The driver, who was the only occupant in the car, was taken to hospital for "very minor injuries," according to the Hinsdale Police Department.
  BBC News.  Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:44:30 GMT.
• Public School Students Allowed to Skip Classes in Chicago if They 'Fear' ICE
  
  Chicago Public Schools allows students to receive excused absences if they or their family members are concerned about Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the city. ...
  Michael Austin.  Western Journal.  Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:30:00 +0000.

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