Summer vacation typically involves plans of camping, hiking, tubing and more, meaning some Illinois residents may come face-to-face with creatures they're not used to – such as snakes. Though your instinct may be to fear them, very few of the state…
Good afternoon! It’s Thursday, and Mayor Brandon Johnson once again stopped by WBEZ’s studios to answer listeners’ questions. Here’s what else you need to know today. 1. Illinois public media stations are bracing for the ‘worst-case scenario’ after the U.S …
Many Steve Miller Band fans were disappointed to learn that the group suddenly canceled all its upcoming shows, citing recent extreme heat and flooding as just some of the reasons in a July 16 Instagram announcement. Here's what we know. Which shows …
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced a temporary closure of a portion of Old Illinois 13 for drainage structure replacement work. Starting at 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, a short segment of Old Illinois 13 just east of the Illinois 148 …
Sign up for Chalkbeat Chicago’s free daily newsletter to keep up with the latest news on Chicago Public Schools. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, along with 16 other Democratic governors, sent a letter Thursday to federal education and budget officials demanding …
I recently traveled through Superior, WI and Duluth, MN on my way to vacation in the Boundary Waters. Of course, my family had to make a stop and dip our toes in Lake Superior before continuing our journey. It was serene, beautiful, and calm. Not like what …
Big things are expected for Illinois football this year, with at least one prominent ESPN personality saying “very confidently” that the Illini will be among those representing the Big Ten in the 2026 College Football Playoff. A major reason for that …
On this episode of “Oskee Talk” Brandt Dolce & Pleas Honeywood join me to preview the Illini’s QB room. We examine how Luke Altmyer has stabilized the position in Champaign (6:32) as well as his place in the Illinois record books (14:56). We also …
A Black woman-owned bookstore is coming to Illinois! This September, Evanston, Illinois will welcome Zora’s Place, the city’s only Black woman owned bookstore. Founded by journalist and author L’oreal Thompson Payton, the space will serve as a vibrant hub …
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