Joliet surpassed by fellow Chicago suburb as Illinois' third-largest city

Illinois now has a new third-largest city after new estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau showed one Chicago suburb dethroning another for the title. While Chicago and Aurora held steady as the state's two largest cities, Naperville has now leaped over …

Blowing Dust Advisory issued for several Central Illinois counties

(25News Now) - For the second straight day, the National Weather Service is warning Central Illinois drivers of reduced visibility caused by blowing dust. A Blowing Dust Advisory has been issued until 8 p.m. Saturday for McLean, Tazewell, Woodford, …

5 things to know about Friday’s dust storm in Illinois

1. Chicago’s first metropolitan Dust Storm Warning For the first time ever, the National Weather Service Chicago issued a Dust Storm Warning that included the Chicago metropolitan area. This unprecedented alert came as the massive dust cloud swept …

Photos: Illinois Valley Community College Class of 2025 graduates

ExpandAutoplay Image 1 of 6 Illinois Valley Community College graduates walk in procession as they enter the gymnasium during the 59th annual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at IVCC. (Scott Anderson) Scott AndersonOver 15 years covering …

Fairbairn urges Illinois to act on Asian carp threat to Great Lakes

With federal backing now secured, Michigan State Rep. Parker Fairbairn is urging Governor JB Pritzker and the state of Illinois to approve a critical infrastructure project designed to halt the advance of destructive Asian carp NEWS RELEASE STATE …

Nevis Brands expands Happy Apple to Carolinas, Major into Illinois - ICYMI

Nevis Brands (CSE:NEVI, OTCQB:NEVIF) CEO John Kueber talked with Proactive about two major expansion updates for the company’s THC-infused beverage brands, Major and Happy Apple. Kueber began by discussing the company’s entry into Illinois, its 10th US …

South Central Illinois spared severe weather on Friday

South Central Illinois was reporting little damage and no reports of tornado touchdowns as another line of severe weather pushed over the region Friday afternoon. The only damage reported in Marion County was a downed power in the 500 block of Oak Street …

Illinois Extension to host open houses in June

The University of Illinois Extension will host open houses in Bureau, La Salle and Marshall-Putnam counties from June 9 to 11. The events, called the Illinois Extension Roadshow, give residents a chance to meet local staff; explore hands-on programs; and …

When does Illinois' largest water park open for the summer? Here's what to know

After a couple of summer-like days to finish the work week in the Chicago area, many may be wondering when area water parks will open as the seasons begin to change. The state's largest water park, suburban Yorkville's Raging Waves, is just one …

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