Illinois is Home to the Worlds Largest Arcade, And It's Growing

As I had previously written, I recently had the chance to visit an awesome game creator by the name of Brian Colin. He's the guy who created games like the Rampage series, Spy Hunter, Pigskin, and many other popular arcade games. And we met in an …

On This Day, Sept. 22, 1985: The first Farm Aid was held in Illinois

On This Day, Sept. 22, 1985 … Forty years ago, Willie Nelson, Neil Young and John Mellencamp headlined the first-ever Farm Aid concert in Champaign, Illinois. The trio organized the all-star event to raise money to help family farmers in the United States. …

University of Illinois Extension Specialist and Agronomist Named 2025 Top Crop Adviser

Dennis Bowman, of Urbana, was recently named recipient of the 2025 Illinois Certified Crop Adviser Award in recognition of his exemplary service as a go-to resource for cutting-edge agricultural technology. “Having the CCA (designation) means that you meet …

Two Fatalities Result From Fiery Crash On Illinois Route 162

FAIRMONT CITY - Two people died in a fiery crash Friday night, Sept. 19, 2025, on Illinois Route 162 near Pontoon Beach in Madison County, authorities said. The collision occurred on Sept. 19, 2025, between Interstate 255 and Route 157. Witnesses reported …

University of Illinois to launch Bulgarian Studies on 20 October

3 ‘A historic moment for Bulgarian Studies in the US!’ With these words, Bulgaria’s Consul General in Chicago, Svetoslav Stankov, announced that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will officially launch its Bulgarian Studies programme on 20 …

Illinois Expands Intern to Hire Program to Boost Engineering Careers and Infrastructure Projects

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, is broadening its Intern to Hire Program to include engineering positions. The move targets a growing shortage in the engineering workforce, …

Bodycam shows dog lead police to his leash during rescue in Illinois

These are the 10 most popular grocery stores in the U.S., and 4 are in Illinois: Report

While grocery shopping for some may just be a quick trip to the store, for others, its a visit to a beloved spot, with certain regional or specialty chains garnering a cult following. And while large grocery stores may see busy check-out lines, according …

Illinois Labor Union to Pay $110K Over Race Discrimination Lawsuit

Sunnybrook Union, a labor union representing teachers and educational support staff in the Sunnybrook School District in Lansing, Illinois, will pay $110,000 and provide other relief to settle a race discrimination case filed by the U.S. Equal Employment …

What's an H-1B visa? How many were issued in Illinois, top recipients

Many Illinois companies are likely to be affected by President Donald Trump's newest restriction on nonimmigrant workers. The president signed an executive order on Sept. 19 that will introduce a $100,000 application fee for companies applying for a H- …