Street to be closed for weeks to address stormwater overflow in Peoria IllinoisStreet to be closed for weeks to address stormwater overflow...Journal StarJune 24, 2026June 24, 20260
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Time to see who you voted in as 2026 Rockford-area girls soccer MVP IllinoisTime to see who you voted in as 2026 Rockford-area...Rockford Register StarJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026
Dozens of Rockford area postal delivery routes to see changes IllinoisDozens of Rockford area postal delivery routes to see changesRockford Register StarJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026
Illinois' record year for tornadoes continues. How many so far? IllinoisIllinois' record year for tornadoes continues. How many so far?Journal StarJune 24, 2026June 24, 2026
IllinoisPeoria breaks daily rainfall record amid severe stormsJournal StarJune 18, 2026 by Journal StarJune 18, 2026 The Peoria area set a record for rainfall on June 17 as severe storms hit the area and dumped over... Read more
IllinoisCentral Illinois sees damage from tornadoes, large hail, strong windThe State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by The State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, IL – At least two tornadoes on June 17 have been confirmed in central Illinois by the National Weather... Read more
IllinoisSpringfield man found dead at construction site, autopsy scheduledThe State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026 by The State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026 SPRINGFIELD – A Springfield man was found dead near a construction site on the morning of June 18. The 66-year-old... Read more
IllinoisFederal lawsuit with Springfield daycare owner moves forward in courtThe State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by The State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026 SPRINGFIELD, IL – A central Illinois daycare business with a Springfield location has had multiple violations from the Illinois Department... Read more
IllinoisBrian Urlacher unloads on Bears stadium sagaBears WireJune 18, 2026 by Bears WireJune 18, 2026 The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga has been the biggest off-field storyline of the offseason, and with no clear end in... Read more
IllinoisRockford schools chief reflects on 13 years of 'full-contact sport'The LeaderJune 18, 2026 by The LeaderJune 18, 2026 ROCKFORD, IL — Ehren Jarrett experienced triumph, confronted tragedy, celebrated success and endured disappointment in his 13 years as superintendent... Read more
IllinoisSee the SJR's 2026 girls soccer Players of the Year, All-Area teamThe State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026 by The State Journal-RegisterJune 18, 2026 Here are The State Journal-Register’s girls soccer players of the year and all-area team for 2026.  The list starts with... Read more
IllinoisCoby Bryant explains how Bears HC Ben Johnson inspires him as leaderBears WireJune 18, 2026 by Bears WireJune 18, 2026 As the biggest splash for the Chicago Bears in free agency this offseason, safety Coby Bryant will undoubtedly be tasked... Read more
IllinoisDuring emotional goodbye, former WEEK-TV anchor teases new jobJournal StarJune 18, 2026 by Journal StarJune 18, 2026 In an emotional sign-off, Jenise Rebholz said farewell to WEEK-TV viewers at the end of her last broadcast with the... Read more
IllinoisProposed Rockford industrial development could mean hundreds of jobsRockford Register StarJune 18, 2026 by Rockford Register StarJune 18, 2026 ROCKFORD, IL — A developer is asking Rockford to rezone nearly 166 acres of agricultural property for industrial use in... Read more