The Old Farmer's Almanac released its 2025 Christmas forecast on Dec. 2. The forecast says western Illinois will likely see mild, sunny weather, making for smooth holiday travel. Southern Illinois is expected to also see some sunshine, though temperatures will be chillier.

A new Illinois law taking effect on January 1 will require employers to provide paid breaks for nursing mothers to pump breast milk.

Starting January 1, Illinois gun owners will face stricter requirements under the state’s new Safe Gun Storage Act, aimed at reducing accidental shootings and teen suicides.

Illinois will play No. 23 Tennessee in the Music City Bowl. Here are early predictions for the college football matchup.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Office to Prevent and End Homelessness announced $2 million in state spending for community organizations to address homelessness in Central Illinois.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bipartisan law making a host of changes, including making cocktails-to-go permanent in the state.

Gabe Jacas is a highly productive college pass-rusher whose combination of size (6'3", 270 pounds) and athleticism will help him translate to the NFL. He wins primarily by turning speed to power and has the movement skills to beat offensive tackles across their faces as an inside counter.

A multi-jurisdictional investigation is underway after troopers found a driver dead inside a vehicle wanted in connection to a murder investigation in Rock County, Wisconsin.

Some Illinois players face NFL decisions or they're headed to the portal. Here's the latest on opt outs vs. Tennessee in the Music City Bowl.