Illinois Department of Human Services reports yearslong data breach
Even after the breach was discovered, the agency waited months to notify individuals and the media.
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Corporation for Public Broadcasting votes itself out of existence
Congress acted last summer to defund its operations at the encouragement of President Donald Trump. Its board of directors chose Monday to shutter CPB completely instead of keeping it in existence as a shell.
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The criminal prosecution of Nicolás Maduro is underway. Here’s what to expect
Now that ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is on U.S. soil, the criminal case against him is in motion.
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217 Today: How a preservation project is saving wetlands in the Midwest
In today’s deep dive, a wetland preservation project continues, despite the shrinking number of wetlands in the Midwest.
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Montana State beats Illinois State 35-34 in OT thriller for 1st national title since 1984
Myles Sansted kicked the extra point in overtime as Montana State won its first national championship since 1984, beating Illinois State 35-34 Monday night in the Football Championship Subdivision title game.
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Despite mounting budget pressure, graduated income tax remains political longshot
Gov. JB Pritzker backs the idea in principle but says it’s not a 2026 priority.
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Hemp farming is booming again. A federal ban on hemp-derived THC products puts the crop in jeopardy
A federal ban on most hemp-derived THC products is expected to go into effect in November. It could eliminate the most profitable market for farmers who grow hemp.
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Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug trafficking charges
Maduro and his wife are expected to appear at noon before a judge for a brief, but required, legal proceeding that will likely kick off a prolonged legal fight over whether he can be put on trial in the U.S.
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217 Today: How a new law threatens the hemp industry
In today’s deep dive, a new law threatens to place strict regulations in place for the hemp industry, which could impact hemp producers and farmers.
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Illinois political leaders react to U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the U.S. “successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro,” and that U.S. law enforcement assisted in the operation.
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Trump says ‘we are going to run the country now’ after removing Venezuela’s president
President Trump says the United States conducted a strike in Venezuela and captured that country’s president, Nicolás Maduro along with his wife, Cilia Flores.
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US strikes Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife
The United States has launched a large-scale strike on Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. President Donald Trump announced the operation on social media early Saturday.
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Carle Health adds visitor restrictions amid rise in respiratory illnesses
Carle Health has placed temporary visitor restrictions to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses at each of its facilities.
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Illinois state parks hosting New Year’s Day hikes
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting self-guided hikes at 17 state parks. These free, family-friendly hikes are available to the public.
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Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Last week, more than 19,000 patients with influenza were admitted to hospitals, up about 10,000 from the previous week, according to new CDC data.
