Illinois woman brings comfort to children through handmade blankets

FORSYTH, Ill. — Mary Balagna's lifelong passion for quilting has transformed into a mission of comfort for children across Illinois and the nation. Her dedication to quilting led her to become the Vice President of Project Linus, a national …

The Fluffy White Stuff Floating Thru The Air in Illinois

Have you noticed all the white, fluffy stuff floating through the air the instant you step outside?  Same. Whether you've been driving, hiking, running errands, or dining outside, you've probably been dodging all the white fluff in the air.  No, it …

6-year-old Illinois boy with ‘a fearless spirit’ died after inhaling helium from balloon just days after birthday

An Illinois boy – who had just celebrated his sixth birthday – tragically died after inhaling helium from a Mylar balloon, family and officials said. Gunner Hyatt likely suffocated to death when he breathed in the inert gas inside his Mt. Carmel home on …

Illinois congressional leaders raise concerns about the future of the Rock Island Arsenal

A merger proposed by the U.S. Department of Defense could cut up to 400 jobs from the base. WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Concerns coming from Armed Services Committee meetings this week over the Rock Island Arsenal's future. "Proposed cuts to rock …

5 HOA Red Flags That Could Cost You In Illinois

"I’ve never lived in a neighborhood with a homeowners association (HOA), but I’ve always heard some pretty terrible stories. From neighbors getting fined for things like the color of their curtains to being told what kind of plants they can grow in …

Rethinking plastics: University of Illinois engineers share innovative efforts to improve plastic waste

Plastics are everywhere and the concerns for how they affect our environment and our health are leading University of Illinois scientists to explore new ways to contend with plastic waste. Dr. Damien Guironnet, an associate professor of chemical and …

Photos: Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp celebrate 2024 Championship with trophy/banner

ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 13 Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp team owner and field manager John Jakiemiec, speaks as Lucas Burris Voice of Pistol Shrimp Baseball, and June Keeley General Manager of the Pistol Shrimp, listen during the 2024 Championship …

Columbia blanks Williamsville, advances to Illinois 1A girls soccer state title game

By Chris Walker, Special to the Post-Dispatch Columbia didn’t waste much time Thursday in seizing control of its Class 1A girls soccer state semifinal against Williamsville at North Central College in Naperville. When senior Emily Rose sent a shot far wide …

Ethicists Critique Illinois’ Bid to Join 10 Other States in Allowing Doctor-Assisted Suicide

The Illinois state House has passed a physician-assisted suicide bill that would allow doctors to prescribe lethal doses of medication to patients who are terminally ill. The legislation—which reportedly stalled Thursday afternoon in the state Senate— …

Johnsonville abruptly closes Illinois plant, bringing work and jobs to Wisconsin