Durbin won’t rule out Senate endorsement in Illinois succession race

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) has no plans to endorse in the race for his Illinois Senate seat, though he left the door open to backing a would-be successor in an “extreme case.” "I'm not planning on endorsing any particular candidate. I …

Illinois Study Highlights Prairie Grass as a Sustainable Source for Aviation Fuel

In the heartland of America, a remarkable transformation is taking shape as the humble switchgrass, a perennial prairie species long rooted in Midwestern soils, emerges as a promising contender to revolutionize sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. …

Illinois quick hits: Highland Park shooter sentenced to life

Highland Park shooter sentenced to life The man who admitted to fatally shooting seven people and wounding dozens of others during a 2022 Independence Day parade in Highland Park has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. …

Southern Illinois Irish Festival to take place in new location

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - A popular event honoring Irish culture and heritage is returning to the Heartland. The Southern Illinois Irish Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27. This year, the two-day event will take place at its new location …

Illinois elementary school cancels class after criminal act leaves buses inoperable

Bourbonnais Elementary School in Kankakee County canceled Thursday's school day after a 'criminal act' left their fleet of school buses unable to run. The school district announced on Facebook that 'deliberate mechanical sabotage' …

Illinois governor eyes retaliation against El Salvador over Abrego Garcia

Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has directed a number of state agencies to review contracts with El Salvador as well as companies with ties to the country in the wake of the mistaken deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in March. Pritzker announced on …

Town of Normal goes in a new direction with Illinois Art Station staff

The Town of Normal has staffed Illinois Art Station with an entirely new team. In a press release, the town announced three new staff members, replacing those who worked for the Normal nonprofit that donated itself to the town earlier this year. The town …

Keller Williams lands new affiliate in Illinois

Through this affiliation, KW Premiere Properties gained 20 new agents, as well as PRG Group owner and operator Pat Callan, who will serve as the senior adviser for KW Premiere Properties. “We are thrilled to welcome Pat and the exceptional agents of PRG …

Illinois Lt. Gov Juliana Stratton says she's running for Dick Durbin's Senate seat

Rain showers persist in Southern Illinois; weekend looks clear

CARTERVILLE, Ill. (WSIL) -- Some rain has moved through our area this afternoon with more rain chances later this evening. Tonight we are expecting more clouds to move in with rain chances continuing through the night hours. Winds will also be relatively …