Immigration and Customs Enforcement's "Operation Midway Blitz" arrested more than 4,000 people; data showed about 15% had criminal records, mostly misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Class of 2026 basketball recruits from Illinois using data from 247Sports.

The No. 13 Illini (8-2, 1-0 Big Ten) are likely in for a battle against the surprising, 23rd-ranked Cornhuskers (10-0, 1-0)

The lawsuit argue the fee creates a costly and illegal barrier for employers to use the popular visa program and that the administration failed to follow the proper rulemaking process when adopting the policy.

The federalization of 300 Illinois National Guard troops was extended for 32 days, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office said, even though the soldiers have mostly remained on an Illinois Army National

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A new Illinois law, signed Friday, prevents police from arresting minor offenders younger than 13 years old, raising the minimum age from the prior age of 10.

Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra Executive Director Christina Salerno said there are no plans to use AI in its live performances.