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September 4, 2022

Illinois road shut down for massive snake migration — and some are venomous

A road in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest known as "Snake Road" is being shut down to vehicles through October to allow the safe passage of migrating snakes.

September 3, 2022

Actor Nick Offerman talks his love for the great outdoors at National Book Festival

Actor and author Nick Offerman made a main-stage appearance at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival to discuss his most recent book — and connecting with America's great outdoors.

September 2, 2022

Chicago 5-year-old dies days after drive-by shooting

A 5-year-old boy from Chicago was seriously injured in a drive-by shooting earlier in the week. He was pronounced dead on Thursday at Lurie Children's Hospital.

September 2, 2022

Illinois police fatally shoot man following domestic dispute

Illinois police fatally shot a man after responding to a domestic dispute in Rockford. Officers exchanged shots with the man before he was killed.

September 1, 2022

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot slams Texas Gov. Abbott as a 'man without any morals' after sending migrant buses

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot harshly criticized Texas Gov. Greg Abbott during a press conference on Thursday, calling him a "man without any morals."

September 1, 2022

Illinois professor says going maskless indoors a ‘manifestation’ of racism, will boot non-compliant students

A physics professor at Northern Illinois University told students they must wear masks in class, arguing that "refusing to mask indoors is a manifestation of ableism and racism."

September 1, 2022

Illinois library defends drag-themed event for teens: 'A celebration of self-identity'

Downers Grove Public Library defended its drag-themed bingo event aimed at teenagers, arguing that it will be an age-appropriate event that provides a safe haven for questioning teens.

August 31, 2022

Texas sends buses of migrants to Chicago for first time, dropped off at train station

Texas officials sent buses carrying migrants to Chicago on Wednesday night, both arrived around 7:30 p.m., adding to Democrat cities selected for drop-off locations.

August 31, 2022

College diversity and inclusion officers rake in sky-high salaries as debt-saddled students face rising costs

Top diversity, equity and inclusion personnel pocket massive six-figure salaries as students face rising tuition costs, forcing many to take out loans to cover expenses.

August 30, 2022

Illinois' lottery numbers for Monday, Aug. 29

Mega Millions jackpot is $153,000,000 and Powerball reaches $134,000,000. Illinois's Luckyday Lotto Evening numbers for Monday, Aug. 29 are 1-2-10-15-20