2 Illinois Hospitals Will Treat Ebola, Pneumonic Plague

The Governor of Illinois announced today that the state of Illinois will partner with two Chicago hospitals to battle infectious disease threats. Hospitals Will Become Elite Special Pathogen Treatment Centers In a press release, Governor JB Pritzker …

These 7 Famous Fathers Were Born Right Here in Illinois

The Land of Lincoln has long been a backdrop for popular TV series and blockbuster movies, some of which have featured heartwarming, hilarious, and sometimes tough-love father figures on screen. RELATED: These 10 Famous Dads Are Originally From Wisconsin …

Invasive, Stinging Ant Could Soon Be Crawling Into Illinois

I hate bugs.  Yep, I said it.  I can't stand bugs, but don't have a single bone in my body to smoosh them when they're in my house.  I'm too nice. Imagine my face when I found out there's a new bug making its way to Illinois and it' …

Illinois' Best Hidden Diner Has a Cult Following—and Corn Dogs

Craving something equal parts crispy, nostalgic, and smothered in charm? Illinois is packed with classic diners, but one little spot in Springfield just out-fried the rest. Where Greasy Meets Glory Cozy Dog Drive In via Facebook Cozy Dog Drive In via …

Lincoln-Way Central’s Bella Dimitrijevic repeats as Illinois Gatorade Softball Player of the Year

For the second consecutive year, the Illinois Gatorade Softball Player of the Year is a pitcher from Lincoln-Way Central. The same pitcher as last year, to be exact. Senior Bella Dimitrijevic, a Florida State commit, was named Gatorade POY for the second …

If you’re arrested by ICE in Illinois, what happens next? Legal experts explain the process.

As President Donald Trump revamps his promised nationwide crackdown on immigration, federal authorities are taking more aggressive measures to detain immigrants in the country without legal permisson, including arresting people at check-in appointments and …

Top Illinois FFA members

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Exceptional projects of FFA members from across the state will be highlighted during the 97th annual Illinois FFA State Convention set for June 10-12. Winners of the Star in Agriscience, Star in Agricultural Placement, Star in …

Highest-paying science jobs for people in Springfield, Illinois

Why Face Mites Thrive in Illinois Weather

Today I learned that a horrid looking organism called a Demodex lives, mates, and dies on all of our faces, and I am most definitely not okay. You Can't Believe Everything You Read On the Internet? Social media is notorious for spreading false and …

Highest-paying science jobs for people in Springfield, Illinois

PeopleImages.com – Yuri A // Shutterstock Highest-paying science jobs for people in Springfield, Illinois For decades, the United States has funneled more money into research and development than any other country in the world. In 2023, this …