From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois residents who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace now have until Dec. 31 to select a plan for coverage that takes effect Jan. 1.

From Capitol News Illinois: Officials in Marion say the massive redevelopment is on track, but one of the three main developers has already dropped out, facing a slew of lawsuits.

From Capitol News Illinois: Of the sales tax revenue going toward public transportation, 85% will be dedicated to the Chicago region. New projects the law could set in motion include passenger train service to Peoria, Moline and Kankakee, and new CTA stations in Chicago

Starting Monday, all filings with the Court of Claims will be submitted through a new online e-filing portal –clerkofthecourt.ilsos.gov.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Bob Morgan accused the president of prioritizing tech companies above normal citizens. Illinois lawmakers vowed to keep fighting for protections against AI after President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to shield tech companies

U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 832 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees.

The beginning of the end to AT&T landline phone service as it was known for many decades will begin fading from existence beginning in 2027.

The Chicago Bears blew out the Cleveland Browns 31-3 on Sunday to stay near the top of the NFC playoff race. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and the Bears' latest news

From Capitol News Illinois: The $12 billion the Trump administration is providing U.S. farmers is not nearly enough to make up for the losses farmers are suffering from tariffs, the director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture said.