Five of the 31 tanks have already been lost to Russian attacks in Ukraine, where the use of surveillance and hunter-killer drones had made it difficult for them to operate.
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This time could be different on immigration. That's the hope Democratic Congressman Eric Sorensen has for a trip to the Arizona border.
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The Federal Trade Commission's ban on noncompetes would impact the health care industry when and if it goes into effect. Some in the industry are applauding the rule, while others are voicing their dismay and vowing to sue.
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When it comes to preventing severe flooding, there’s not one fix. Over the next few weeks, the Illinois Answers Project will examine what city and state agencies are doing to protect residents.
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Journey back Inside The Blanket Fort as we continue our conversation with poet Sara Henning on her just released book of poetry, "Burn," from SIU Press.
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Studies have raised health concerns in regular users of chemical hair straighteners.
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Data shows that around 17% of people in Illinois have experienced long COVID as of March, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Finding data more granular — say, for central Illinois, or even McLean County — is a little trickier.
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The Chicago Bears laid out a $3.2 billion plan for a new domed stadium on Chicago’s lakefront on Wednesday afternoon, painting pictures of future Super Bowls and other major public events while pinning their hopes on yet-to-be-had conversations with the governor and lawmakers.
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According to the Better Business Bureau, keeping your devices clean, organized, and secure helps ensure that important files are safe and accessible.
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According to a news release from coroner Tim Ruestman, Lisa Hofmann, 40, of Pekin was pronounced dead at the scene at 11 a.m. Tuesday. She had reportedly been struck by a forklift.
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This year’s exercises were less visible than 2023’s.
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The number of people needing flights out of Idaho for emergency abortions is up sharply since the state's abortion ban took effect.
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After being stranded by a serious car accident, Rick Mangnall was helped by two men in an old white pickup.
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Grocery prices are a key component of any household budget, and rising food prices can sour the electorate's mood.
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Vice President Harris and Kardashian are meeting with four people convicted of non-violent drug offenses who received pardons this week from President Biden.
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Haiti's de facto prime minister, Ariel Henry, has formally stepped down and a new transitional council has been sworn in. Finance chief Michel Patrick Boisvert is the new interim prime minister.
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The fragile lagoon city of Venice launched a pilot program to charge day-trippers an entry fee that authorities hope will discourage crowds on peak days and make the city more livable for residents.
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A familiar rap character, the Cali hustler cruising in a low-rider, has faded in the 21st century. On new albums by G Perico, Mozzy and Gangrene, that figure is alive and well, living in the margins.