The Great Lakes are ideal for wind energy. So where is it?
This story is a partnership between Grist and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago metropolitan region. There are no wind…
See full results for 2026 Illinois primary elections
Both Lightfoot and Demmer said they are closely watching the crowded race to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky in…
Illinois voters pick new slate of Democratic leaders in Tuesday primary
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois voters decided primaries Tuesday for six open U.S. House and Senate seats that will…
More than half the US public facing extreme weather threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — Chaotic weather coast to coast in the U.S. — from surprising heat in California to…
Pope Leo XIV names former St. Benedict rector in Evansville as Bishop of Belleville | News
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Godfrey Mullen, a Benedictine monk and former rector…
2 killed as tornadoes smash into northwestern Indiana and Kankakee, Illinois
KANKAKEE, Ill. (AP) — Major storms whipped up tornadoes that killed at least two people in northwest Indiana…
Tornadoes hit Midwest, homes destroyed and heavy damage reported
Tornado watches and warnings were in effect across the central United States on the evening of March 10…
Large tornado causes significant damage in part of Illinois
Major storms that whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana on Tuesday leveled homes, downed trees…
Former UN diplomat to discuss Iran conflict during virtual conversation at SIU
CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) – A former Swedish and United Nations diplomat will be part of a virtual conversation…
Refund the tariffs the right way — not with political math
When the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the administration’s tariffs were unlawful, it resolved a constitutional question. What…
Averting building sale, Chicago Public Schools will rent space that houses Acero Santiago
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State estate taxes can shrink inheritances. Which states have them?
Many Americans hesitant to file taxes amid IRS workforce cuts, survey finds Think fewer IRS agents means you…