Six Round Lake Middle School students were hospitalized Wednesday morning after apparently ingesting THC gummies.

From Capitol News Illinois: Consumer advocates filed their first testimony in this year’s Peoples Gas rate hike case, calling on the Illinois Commerce Commission to cut the $205 million request by at least $137 million

From Capitol News Illinois: Attorneys for the remaining “Broadview Six” immigration protesters indicted in October say federal prosecutors are abusing their power in order to keep secret what they told the grand jury that resulted in charges

The NFL hasn't announced a date when it will release the 2026 schedule yet. But there are some things we know about the Chicago Bears' 2026 slate. Here’s what we know about the Bears’ 2026 schedule.

Johnsburg has announced that a Target store has agreed to set up shop at a shuttered JCPenney along Route 31 – with millions in sales tax rebates to make it happen.

Some in industry believed employee-owned Daily Herald would look for smaller buyers of struggling media outlet

The Chicago Bears' offseason roster additions are nearly complete after the NFL draft. So what are the Bears' top positions of need heading into offseason practices over the next month? Here's a look.

From Capitol News Illinois: Documents filed in federal court suggest the agency wants the information so it can purge the names of suspected noncitizens using a federal database that many have criticized for being inaccurate

A lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at companies that sell legal marijuana in Illinois and other states, claiming they don't do enough to warn people about the mental health risks. Two McHenry County attorneys are involved.

The Chicago Bears will enter next season as the reigning NFC North champions for the first time since 2019. Can they make it two straight division titles? Here’s what the other NFC North teams have done this offseason.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education is asking lawmakers this year for $200,000 to develop a new way of counting low-income students as participation in federal assistance programs declines.

The Grayslake Historical Society has scheduled several events during May that are free and open to the public.

The Chicago Bears added to their playoff roster during and after last week's NFL draft. Those additions will create different competitions throughout the roster over the coming months. Here’s a look at the Bears’ post-draft depth chart as of May 1.

From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois Accountability Commission is also sending letters to local law enforcement agencies for potential prosecution of federal immigration agents amid Operation Midway Blitz

From Capitol News Illinois: Republican candidate for governor Darren Bailey proposed changes to electronic monitoring rules, but said his plan would not call for returning to the use of cash bail. JB Pritzker blamed the judge in the case for deciding to release the man accused

From Capitol News Illinois: A bill to strengthen privacy protections for transgender and abortion patients in Illinois passed a Senate committee Wednesday in a 9-4 partisan vote.

The Village of Antioch Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for its new Village of Antioch NFL FLAG Football League, a youth program for students in third through eighth grade.

K9 Zack, Lake County Sheriff’s Office explosive/firearm detection K9, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s Inc.

Lake County is expanding its commitment to sustainability with a new Sustainable Model Ordinance Engagement Program, designed to support municipalities, townships, park districts and other local government partners.

The 14th annual GLMV Extreme Block Party Spring Family Expo and Taste of the Towns will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 2 at the Doubletree Hotel, 510 Route 83 in Mundelein.

A man accused of pistol-whipping a man and threatening to shoot people in an Island Lake bar pleaded guilty Tuesday to possessing a stolen firearm and aggravated battery in a public place.

From Capitol News Illinois: Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, said the Senate will not move forward with a constitutional amendment rewriting the state’s redistricting rules after a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday

The National Football League is closely following the Chicago Bears stadium saga as it winds its way through the Illinois General Assembly, officials indicated after a meeting on Wednesday

Lone Star ticks have historically been found in the South and Eastern portion of the U.S., but have been rapidly migrating into the Midwest over the past few years, due to climate change and rising temperatures, health officials said

From Capitol News Illinois: A first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program in Illinois launched by the Illinois Retail Merchants Association provides online college coursework and real-life experience

A Vernon Hills man convicted in a DUI crash that killed two people on New Year’s Day in 2005 has pleaded guilty to driving drunk last November when, authorities said, he caused a crash near McHenry.

From Capitol News Illinois: In an unexpected move Wednesday, prosecutors said they intend to pursue the dismissal of the main conspiracy charge against a handful of politically active protesters who demonstrated outside a federal immigration facility this past fall

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that IBM will bring its FutureNow innovation and delivery hub to Chicago’s South Side, bringing an estimated 750 new full-time jobs in supercomputing fields, such as cybersecurity, AI and data science

While floodwaters are gradually receding along the Fox River in McHenry County, officials are again asking residents to self-report their damage in hope of securing a declaration to unlock assistance.

From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. District Judge Rubén Castillo, who chairs the commission, confirmed for the first time that the commission is planning to refer prosecutions of agents who abused their power to Cook County State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke

Seismic legislation that could determine the Chicago Bears’ future in Illinois officially arrived in the Illinois Senate on Tuesday, but the big finish is days off.

From Capitol News Illinois: The mother of a young woman to whom the Trump administration dedicated Operation Midway Blitz testified to the Illinois Accountability Commission on Monday, saying her daughter would not have wanted this legacy

The Chicago Bears prioritized adding speed to their defense for much of the offseason, including last week's NFL draft. Will that speed lead to better defensive play next season?

From Capitol News Illinois: The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld all of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s bribery and other corruption convictions, writing in a 29-page ruling Monday

From Capitol News Illinois: A federal agency says Illinois can’t limit credit card swipe fees for federally chartered banks, even though a federal judge earlier this year ruled that it could.

The Chicago Bears continued bolstering their roster after the NFL Draft by signing undrafted free agents. Here’s a look at the undrafted rookie free agents who the Bears reportedly are signing.

From Capitol News Illinois: Water supply concerns are furthered by the development of data centers, particularly in regions with depleted aquifers

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois launched two websites last week that share various work, training and volunteer opportunities that meet federal food assistance work requirements

From Capitol News Illinois: A Cook County judge will rule next month on a petition to appoint a special prosecutor to investigate — and possibly charge — alleged abuses by federal immigration agents during the Trump administration’s “Operation Midway Blitz” deportation campaign

The new system offers park users a more user-friendly system for making reservations and securing permits, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources said.

The 2026 NFL draft is in the book and the Chicago Bears selected seven prospects over three days. Here’s a look at every player the Bears drafted this weekend.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Saturday to recap the 2026 NFL draft. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Saturday.

The Chicago Bears used their final selection of the NFL draft to address defensive tackle, selecting Georgia Tech’s Jordan ven den Berg in the sixth round at No. 213.

The Chicago Bears continued to boost their defense in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday afternoon, selecting Arizona State linebacker Keyshaun Elliott at No. 166.

The Chicago Bears started the final day of the NFL by boosting their secondary once again, this time selecting Texas cornerback Malik Muhammad in the fourth round at No. 124.

In dueling appearances Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican rival in the Nov. 3 election, Darren Bailey, outlined fixes for legislation intended to anchor the Chicago Bears in Illinois

The Chicago Bears used their second third round pick of the NFL draft Friday night to boost their wide receiver room, selecting LSU wide receiver Zavion Thomas at No. 89 overall.

The Chicago Bears used their first third-round pick of the NFL Draft on Friday night to select Stanford tight end Sam Roush at No. 69.

The Chicago Bears boosted their offensive line to start the second round on Friday by selecting Iowa center Logan Jones with the No. 57 overall in the NFL draft.

Chicago Bears first-round draft pick Dillon Thieneman proved he can be a difference-maker at Oregon. Now he'll try to bring his versatility, speed and winning traits to the NFL. Here's how.