From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education formally adopted a plan Wednesday aimed at improving math instruction and boosting student math scores throughout the state.

The single-family residence located at 176 South Arlington Avenue in Elmhurst was sold on May 22, for $2.35 million, or $646 per square foot.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs through July 19.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the Riverside-Brookfield Shootout boys basketball event.

This weekend full of music and creativity will offer free concerts in parks, shops and more, inviting the community to celebrate the arts in Wheaton.

The Conservation Foundation’s McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knoch Knolls Road in Naperville,is hosting Music on the Farm 4 to 6 p.m. , Sunday, June 14, 4 to 6 p.m. Live music, food trucks and free admission.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinoisans now will have access to a large collection of high-quality digital information and educational resources for free by going to their local library or the Illinois State Library’s website.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to consider access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare before placing foster children out of state passed the legislature during the last week of session.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

Don’t miss Cheap Trick’s signature blend of hard rock and power-pop sensibilities, live at the newly expanded RiverEdge Park on Thursday, Sept. 10. This is rescheduled date from June 25.

The sky turned an eerie blend of orange, pink and red tones after Thursday's storms. Why was that?

Featuring the 17-member Glen Ellyn Jazz Ensemble, the series offers family-friendly entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. on select summer evenings.

The Chicago Bears offense was confident about the next step it can take next year during the last month's offseason workout program. Here's why there's confidence at the end of minicamp.

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams no longer felt like he was drowning at the end of mandatory minicamp Thursday. Williams and the offense looked comfortable heading into training camp next month. Plus more notes from the final day of minicamp.

More severe weather is expected Thursday across northern Illinois, with the entire region placed under a tornado watch Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening.

After a rollercoaster season, Chicago Bears Braxton Jones has regained trust in himself as he competes for the starting left tackle spot this offseason. Plus more notes from the second day of mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall.

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that will soon head to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk will officially remove an estimated 10,000 people from the state’s Medicaid program, leaving them without any form of health coverage.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said his office was underfunded by $10 million in the latest budget, and that could make it more difficult to fight legal battles against the Trump administration.

Cantigny's annual Jazz Fest is Father's Day Sunday, June 21.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge on Tuesday OK’d the release of highly anticipated and extremely rare transcripts from a trio of grand jury sessions in October, showing alleged prosecutorial misconduct by assistant U.S. attorneys.

This exciting family-friendly entertainment in an intimate big top setting will visit six different area locations, including Aurora, Gurnee and Lombard.

High heat and humidity will continue over the next two days across northern Illinois, with several rounds of severe thunderstorms expected.

Layoffs began in May for workers of Ideal US Talent Systems in Cook, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties. Ideal is a platform where workers use their smartphones to find on-demand shift work

Crystal Lake South's Michael Silvius worked out of a sixth-inning jam to pitch a shutout and went 3 for 4 with an RBI single, leading the Gators to a 4-0 win over Fenwick in the Class 3A Schaumburg Supersectional at Wintrust Field.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, plans to file an amended megaprojects bill that would create new requirements that were not included in the original plan passed by the House. Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s open to a special session on the issue

Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter is expecting to play as a whole different person next season as he enters the final year of his contact. Plus more notes from the Bears' first day of mandatory minicamp.

The free concerts are Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at Memorial Park in Wheaton.

IC Catholic Prep juniors Kelly Cahill and Lexi Russ, who led the Knights to fourth place in Class 2A in the program’s first state tournament appearance, were were named to the Illinois Coaches Association Class 2A All-State first team, leading Suburban Life-area selections.

The Lemont High School Educational Foundation has committed to supporting 15 Dr. Mary Ticknor Educational Foundation Grants for more than $44,000

From Capitol News Illinois: There were some high-profile caveats that underscored the limits of Gov. JB Pritzker's clout among his fellow Democrats who run the state legislature

Forecasters warn Thursday could bring tornadoes, destructive winds, large hail, and flash flooding to northern Illinois as a dangerous weather pattern takes shape

A 2,587-square-foot single-family home, built in 1938, has changed hands.

Here are Gary Duncan's photos from the Class 3A Crestwood Supersectional between Nazareth and St. Rita.

After the Chicago Bears announced last week that they’re advancing a new stadium project in Hammond, Indiana, a suburban Republican state lawmaker is trying to provide a new framework to keep the team in the Prairie State.

The old prison in Crest Hill will be demolished and rebuilt. The state plans to build two new prisons: one for men and one for women.

Montini three-star offensive lineman Gavin Ericson-Staton, who has helped the Broncos to IHSA state championships in each of his last two varsity seasons, announced his commitment to Illinois on Sunday. He was previously committed to Iowa State.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers gave hospitals and community health centers much of what they wanted this session by passing a bill that prohibits drug manufacturers from interfering with their access to discounted medications through a federal drug pricing program

The Chicago Bears board of directors voted to advance its stadium project in Hammond, Indiana. Does that mean the team is moving to Indiana? Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar discuss that and preview this week's minicamp.

The 73 districts receiving grants provide fire protection to about 250,000 Illinois residents, primarily in rural areas of Illinois.

The Chicago Bears will start the latest part of their offseason Tuesday when they start a three-day mandatory minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. Here are a few storylines to watch at minicamp this week.

Stacey King, who played on three consecutive NBA championship teams with the Chicago Bulls from 1991-93 before returning to the organization as an Emmy-winning, fan-favorite broadcaster, has died. He was 59

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) has tips on how to include your pet in family disaster preparedness plans.

The single-family home located at 425 South Quincy Street in Hinsdale was sold on May 14, for $1.78 million, or $638 per square foot.

A single-family house built in 1937 located at 545 South Brainard Avenue in La Grange has a new owner since May 21.

Events happening in May and June include Revolutionary War Weekend June 13-14, Red Oaks Farm Table dinners and more.

A single-family home in Glen Ellyn that sold for $2.75 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in DuPage / Cook County over the past week.

Glenbard West volleyball and Wheaton Academy boys lacrosse won state championships, Fenwick softball won the Class 3A third-place game behind Sofia Kateeb's one-hit shutout and Michael McMahon's three-run homer paced Fenwick baseball to a sectional title.

A single-family home in Rolling Meadows that sold for $396,500 tops the list of the best real estate deals in DuPage / Cook County in the past week.

Here are Jon Cunningham's photos from the Class 3A Nazareth Sectional final between Nazareth and De La Salle.

Here are Dean Reid's photos from the Class 4A Lockport Sectional final between Downers Grove North and Naperville Central.