Illinois Court Allows Pension Restructuring to Proceed

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld key provisions allowing the state to continue restructuring its massive unfunded pension liability, marking a significant shift in how Illinois can address its retirement system crisis. The ruling permits Illinois to move forward with pension reforms while navigating the state's stringent constitutional protections for worker benefits.

May 10

Illinois AG Defends Stricter Federal Soot Standards Amid Industry Challenges

May 10

Illinois Retail Workers Under Siege as Violent Thefts Surge 7%

A new report from the Illinois Organized Retail Crime Association reveals that violent retail crime is accelerating across the state, with thefts involving weapons threats or injuries climbing 7% in the past year. The troubling trend has prompted Cook County prosecutors to more than double retail theft charges, but a stubborn pattern of repeat offenders continues to drive most of the damage.

May 10

Chicago Police Advances Community-Focused Policing Initiative

May 10

Chicago Police Unveils Community Policing Overhaul Initiative

May 10

East St. Louis, Chicago schools claim Illinois basketball crowns

The Illinois High School Association crowned champions across four classifications in March 2026, with East St. Louis capturing the Class 3A title and Chicago-area programs dominating multiple divisions. The Flyers defeated Deerfield 52-46 in a defensive struggle, while Marist, Manuel and Chicago Marshall each claimed their respective divisional crowns.

May 10

Bulls Complete Rebuild Overhaul with Summer Signings Focused on Defense

May 10

Evanston's New Ryan Field Tops Out at $850M Milestone

May 10

IHSA Unveils 2026 Spring State Tournament Schedules for Illinois

May 10

Chicago Cubs Extend Hot Streak with Sixth Straight Win

May 10

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 10

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 10

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 10

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 10

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 10

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 10

Village Board Approves Changes to Refuse and Recycling Collection

Wheaton's Village Board approved changes to the refuse and recycling collection program, introducing new carts and an updated schedule for single-family homes this summer.

May 10

Illinois drivers reeling as Chicago gas hits $6.29, outpacing nation by 50 cents

May 10

Joliet Greenlights $20B Data Center, Illinois' Largest on 795 Acres

May 10

Bulls Routed by Knicks in Playoff Opener at MSG

May 10

White Sox Fall to Guardians in Home Opener at Guaranteed Rate

May 10