From Capitol News Illinois: Lawmakers are looking to further regulate alternative retail energy suppliers, tying the rates they can charge for energy to what utilities can charge

From Capitol News Illinois: Advocates for health care providers that treat low-income and uninsured patients are pressuring state lawmakers to pass legislation they say would prevent drug manufacturers from restricting access to discounted medications

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles' offseason to-do list got longer with the sudden retirement of center Drew Dalman. Here are five players the Bears could target to replace Dalman both in free agency and the draft.

Voters in many Illinois counties will see a question on their March 17 primary election ballots asking if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit. It was created in the Big Beautiful Bill.

The Illinois Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children has expanded its food package offerings to give families more flexible dietary options.

From Capitol News Illinois: Eighteen former Department of Justice attorneys signed onto an amicus brief arguing the Trump administration has no legal authority to demand voter registration data from Illinois

Despite a weekslong delay in the legislative calendar in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday expressed optimism with progress on a pending Bears stadium deal in Springfield

Chicago Bears center Drew Dalman will reportedly retire at the age of 27. The news comes after he completed his first season with the Bears and earned his first Pro Bowl honors last year.

From Capitol News Illinois: A spokesperson for Bill Clinton quickly clarified the testimony, saying the former president was referring to a trip he took with Pritzker to Africa in 2008 for the Clinton Foundation, but it was not on Epstein’s plane and Epstein wasn’t present

The Chicago Bears have major needs on the defensive line this offseason and last week's NFL Scouting Combine showed what could be available in April's draft. Here are five defensive linemen who could be in play for the Bears.

The U.S. war in the Middle East "will affect oil prices significantly because of the uncertainty,” said Oguzhan Batmaz, assistant professor of economics at Lewis University in Romeoville

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are calling for an independent commission to investigate Illinois-linked crimes connected to international sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal judge ordered the release of 32 people detained by federal immigration agents without warrants or probable cause during "Operation Midway Blitz." Those people must be released by March 5 at noon

From Capitol News Illinois: Comptroller Susana Mendoza is endorsing Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim to be her successor

From Capitol News Illinois: State Sen. Sue Rezin is hoping the uproar over road funding will create unity among downstate politicians as they seek solutions. “Downstate needs to be made whole,” Rezin said. “We need to be made whole because we have crumbling roads and bridges.”

All four candidates vying to be the Democratic nominee for Illinois comptroller in the March 17 primary currently hold a variety of public offices.

After a promising first season with Ben Johnson last year, the Chicago Bears believe Caleb Williams will take "significant strides" this offseason

A Fox Lake man has been charged with the murder of a 50-year-old Fox Lake woman found dead outside an Elk Grove Village hotel, police said.

Scientific research has revealed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year, the American Heart Association said

Fans can catch the brand new “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” this April and get a chance to play Mario Bros. games on the giant screen. The theater opens for the season April 3.

From Capitol News Illinois: A new bill introduced to the Illinois Senate would prohibit law enforcement agencies in Illinois from hiring individuals who serve as federal immigration officers for the U.S. Department of Immigration and Customs between Jan. 20, 2025 and Jan 20, 2029

Democratic representatives across northern Illinois say President Donald Trump violated the Constitution by launching a military strike against Iran Saturday morning

March is the time when severe storm season often begins in Illinois. Understanding what weather terms mean is important in reacting to and being prepared for storm emergencies.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 4333 aims to lower the legal blood-alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for DUIs. Illinois would be only the second state to do so, following in Utah’s steps

The Barrington Area Democratic Organization condemned attack mailers from Erin Chan Ding’s campaign for the Democratic nod in the Illinois House 52nd District primary.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

Drivers should be prepared for for sudden changes in visibility.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more time to pass a bill reforming the sale process

Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law.

An Illinois House committee on Thursday advanced legislation that could give the Bears a big property tax break and clear the way to a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) visited Gander Mountain Forest Preserve on Feb. 18 after securing a $1 million federal grant for the Lake County Forest Preserves.

Sheriff John D. Idleburg is proud to announce the Lake County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit concluded 2025 with a year marked by numerous deployments and continued dedication to public safety.

To mark America’s 250th anniversary, Lake County is inviting kindergarten through 12-grade students to participate in the K-12 Art and Essay Contest, “We the People: America Through My Eyes.”

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance named Lake County as a 2025 Visionary Digital Inclusion Trailblazer for its efforts to close the digital divide.

Gurnee residents are invited to take part in a community input survey to help shape the future of Betty Russell Community Park, 5300 Pinewood Road.

More than 35 schools and organizations hiring for both teaching and non-teaching positions will be represented at the fifth annual Lake County Educator Job Fair.

The Super Bowl weekend “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement effort ran from Feb. 6 through the early morning hours of Feb 9.

From Capitol News Illinois: While the payments offer some relief, farmers say they are not enough, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture warns that damage to key trading relationships may have long-term consequences for Illinois farmers

A short video purporting to show President Donald Trump praising Republican congressional candidate Charlie Kim of Aurora has been removed from the Kim campaign’s Facebook page.

Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has been told he is no longer welcome in caucus meetings.

DJ Moore's future with the Chicago Bears remained uncertain at the NFL Combine as general manager Ryan Poles weighed whether the team would keep or move him during the offseason.

From Capitol News Illinois: Candidates disagreed on what state lawmakers should do about a Bears stadium, with Dabrowski being the only one to oppose legislation allowing the team to negotiate property taxes

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker’s ICE Accountability Commission heard testimony about fear and intimidation that led to the disruption of schools and a negative impact on businesses and health care during "Operation Midway Blitz"

Cary School District 26 announced its new superintendent, who will be starting this summer after a months-long, nationwide search to replace Brandon White.

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Northwest Indiana took a major step Tuesday in Indianapolis. The Indiana House of Representative passed an amended Indiana Senate bill that would set the groundwork for a new Bears stadium in Northwest Indiana.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday at the Indianapolis Convention Center as the NFL Combine got underway. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday.

From Capitol News Illinois: As state legislators emphasize affordability this session, several lawmakers are taking aim at regulating algorithmic pricing that uses consumers’ personal data

President Donald Trump will deliver his State of the Union on Tuesday and while some representatives from Illinois will be in attendance, some are choosing to stay home.

From Capitol News Illinois: A recent executive order by Gov. JB Pritzker set a new goal to begin development on new nuclear power plants by 2033, with the intention of bringing online enough energy to power up to two million Illinois homes