Biden approves disaster declaration for Chicago area flooding
In response to the unprecedented storms that led to widespread flooding in Cook County a month ago, President Joe Biden has declared a federal disaster.
In response to the unprecedented storms that led to widespread flooding in Cook County a month ago, President Joe Biden has declared a federal disaster.
Illinois makes it easier for students to participate in 4-H Club, FFA
The state is making it easier for students to participate in two of the largest extracurricular clubs: 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America.
The state is making it easier for students to participate in two of the largest extracurricular clubs: 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America.
Naperville gun dealer appeals to US Supreme Court to lift assault weapon ban
As the battle over assault weapons in Illinois heats up, gun supporters are coming to the aid of a west suburban firearms dealer.
As the battle over assault weapons in Illinois heats up, gun supporters are coming to the aid of a west suburban firearms dealer.
Pritzker signs law holding gun manufacturers liable for marketing practices
The day after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on semi-automatic weapons, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed another anti-gun bill into law.
The day after the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the state's ban on semi-automatic weapons, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed another anti-gun bill into law.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs Firearm Industry Responsibility Act into law
The governor says the new Firearm Industry Responsibility law will cut down on what he calls "unsafe marketing practices" by gun manufacturers, including targeting those under the age of 18 and promoting guns to use for paramilitary purposes. Anthony Ponce reports.
The governor says the new Firearm Industry Responsibility law will cut down on what he calls "unsafe marketing practices" by gun manufacturers, including targeting those under the age of 18 and promoting guns to use for paramilitary purposes. Anthony Ponce reports.
Illinois State Fair kicks off with food, music and dancing
The Illinois State Fair takes place at the fairgrounds in Springfield and features tons of food, exhibits, contests, music, and more.
The Illinois State Fair takes place at the fairgrounds in Springfield and features tons of food, exhibits, contests, music, and more.
500-pound 'Butter Cow' unveiled ahead of Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the World's Best Butter Cow Wednesday afternoon.
Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the World's Best Butter Cow Wednesday afternoon.
Pritzker signs bill to ban single-use Styrofoam in state agencies, universities
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
In a few years, you can say goodbye to single-use Styrofoam.
Pritzker signs bill to explore new state flag for Illinois
Governor JB Pritzker on Monday signed a bill to begin the process of looking into a new state flag for Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker on Monday signed a bill to begin the process of looking into a new state flag for Illinois.
New Illinois law mandates Native American history be taught in public schools
Native and Indigenous people in the state now have more protection.
Native and Indigenous people in the state now have more protection.
Community leaders say violence is a disease, call for meeting with Pritzker
Community leaders are calling for a meeting with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying violence is a disease and civility is the cure.
Community leaders are calling for a meeting with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker saying violence is a disease and civility is the cure.
New Illinois measure creates 'trauma-responsive learning environment' for students
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Thursday aimed at making education more equitable and inclusive for students.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Thursday aimed at making education more equitable and inclusive for students.
Pritzker signs Whole Child bill, creating 'trauma-responsive learning environment' for Illinois students
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Thursday aimed at making education more equitable and inclusive for students.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill Thursday aimed at making education more equitable and inclusive for students.
Pritzker calls for federal investment in Union Station, rail upgrades
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a push for federal funding to help repair railroads across the state Thursday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker made a push for federal funding to help repair railroads across the state Thursday.
Illinois launches pilot program to aid grandparents raising grandchildren
A new pilot program will help connect grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
A new pilot program will help connect grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.
Gov. Pritzker says DeSantis 'isn’t smart enough to be president'
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was not "smart enough to be president" after the Republican criticized a new Illinois state law allowing non-citizens to serve as police officers.
Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker said on the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was not "smart enough to be president" after the Republican criticized a new Illinois state law allowing non-citizens to serve as police officers.
Shedd Aquarium makes waves with new $250M expansion
The Shedd Aquarium rolled out a big new expansion project Tuesday.
The Shedd Aquarium rolled out a big new expansion project Tuesday.
Illinois ending cash bail a ‘backdoor’ defund movement that will spark police exodus, experts say
Illinois enacting a law that ends cash bail is a "backdoor way" to defund law enforcement and will likely spark a police exodus as officers ask why they should even bother arresting people, according to retired law enforcement officials who spoke to Fox News Digital.
Illinois enacting a law that ends cash bail is a "backdoor way" to defund law enforcement and will likely spark a police exodus as officers ask why they should even bother arresting people, according to retired law enforcement officials who spoke to Fox News Digital.
Illinois becomes first state to screen newborns for rare genetic condition
The legislation, just signed by Governor JB Pritzker, is all thanks to a local family that we introduced to you last year.
The legislation, just signed by Governor JB Pritzker, is all thanks to a local family that we introduced to you last year.
New Illinois law allows non-citizens to become police officers
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed more than 130 bills, including one allowing non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois.
Governor JB Pritzker recently signed more than 130 bills, including one allowing non-citizens to become police officers in Illinois.