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Illinois Voting Record Shows Pope Voted Regularly, and in Both Parties’ Primaries
Pope Leo XIV voted in Democratic primaries in 2008 and 2010 and in three Republican primaries in the years that followed, ...
Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest
The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.
Date set for Illinois’ Chicago matchup with Alabama
The date was officially set Thursday for Illinois’ “home” matchup with Alabama in the 2025-26 season. It’s the return matchup ...
Here's a full roundup of Chicago area free museum days for May
Museums across the Chicago area are offering select free admission days to Illinois residents and beyond for the month of May ...
‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations
In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their ...
Illinois basketball will play a game this season at United Center in Chicago
Illinois is 38-18 in 56 total games at the United Center, including a 18-8 record against non-conference opponents. The ...
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High-speed rail survey could help bring trains through Central Illinois
People in Central Illinois have been pushing the idea of high-speed rail stops since a bill was passed creating a committee ...
The rush in Illinois to become a U.S. citizen amid immigration crackdown
As the Trump administration begins “social media vetting for anti-Americanism” among immigrants and other efforts, growing ...
'Squatters' Refuse to Leave Illinois Man's Home, So He Moves in With Them
Marco Velazquez, who was preparing his South Side property for sale, said he was shocked when his realtor discovered two ...
Illinois Senate race buzz is about a person not on the ballot: JB Pritzker and his 2028 ambitions
Some politicos are wondering whether Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's potential 2028 bid will be diminished if his chosen ...