Tourism across Africa is changing women's lives

Tourism is evolving into a driver of social and economic change in Africa. From coffee cooperatives in Uganda to wildlife patrols in South Africa, women are taking on new roles in tourism, supported by lodges and operators that link conservation...

Chicago’s Oldest Feline Clinic Has Been Helping Cats For 50 Years

EDGEBROOK — For the past 50 years, a small office building in Edgebrook has been leading the way in cat-specific veterinary care. The Chicago Cat Clinic, 5301 W Devon Ave., was founded in 1975 by veterinarian Barbara Stein, a pioneer in feline...

Illinois State announces full track & field schedule for upcoming season

Illinois State University has released the 2025-26 schedule for its track and field teams, outlining a slate of 18 regular season events—eight indoor and 10 outdoor—culminating in one home meet. The announcement details both the indoor and outdoor...

Ex-AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing then-Speaker Michael Madigan enters ‘very generous’ deferred prosecution deal

A year after a jury deadlocked on all charges, a former AT&T executive accused of bribing then-House Speaker Michael Madigan entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with prosecutors Tuesday that will leave him without a felony conviction. As...

Chicago Film Festival 2025 – 10 movies to see at the city’s premiere cinema showcase

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival starts Wednesday with an impressive line-up of 114 feature-length films and 70 shorts. Most offer escape — with subtitles! — from headlines and Hollywood alike. 61st Chicago International Film Festival...

Simone Biles Screams with Joy for Husband Jonathan Owens and His Chicago Bears' Dramatic Last-Second Win By Anna Lazarus Caplan

NEED TO KNOW Simone Biles is supporting her husband Jonathan Owens! The iconic gymnast jumped up and down to celebrate the Chicago Bears' big win over the Washington Commanders Biles has been a fixture at Bears games since Owens signed with the...

Chicago Blackhawks get their first win under coach Jeff Blashill with a 3-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth

The Chicago Blackhawks had to take a cup-half-full approach in the first three games of the regular season. Florida, Boston and Montreal all escaped the Hawks with one-goal wins. After the defeat by the Canadiens — one where the Habs scored with...

Mayor Johnson criticizes withholding of $2.1B federal transit funds from Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor | Chicago’s Department of Fleet & Facility Management (2FM)Brandon Johnson, Mayor | Chicago’s Department of Fleet & Facility Management (2FM) Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has responded to the decision by the White House...

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois’ United We Lead Gala a Great Success

Annual Flagship Fundraising Event Raised Nearly $110,000 for Organization GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) held their annual United We Lead Gala on Friday, September 12 in Edwardsville, Illinois. Thanks to the generous...

Hardcore Brewers fans travel far, start tailgating before lots open

Passionate Milwaukee Brewers fans arrived hours early to tailgate for the National League Championship Series game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fans traveled from across Wisconsin and even skipped school to support the team, citing socializing...

Impact of Wearing Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Spectacle Lenses for 12 Months on Accommodation and Binocular Functions in Myopic Children

Introduction Myopia has emerged as a significant global public health concern, with projections suggesting that nearly 50% of the world’s population could be affected by 2050.1 The increasing prevalence of myopia is particularly alarming among...

Creepiest Place Names In Iowa and Illinois

If you’re looking for a spooky road trip this October, you don’t have to travel far. A new list from MentalFloss shows the creepiest-named places in every state — and both Iowa and Illinois have chilling entries of their own. Creepy Place Names In...

Why Tourists Are Flocking To This Quieter, Beautiful Beach Region Near Cancun

With its luxury hotels lining paradisaical beaches and an upscale shopping scene, Cancun is by far and away the leading destination in the Mexican Caribbean, but between the surging crowds and the rising prices, the appeal has started to wear off...

Western Illinois men’s basketball announces nonconference schedule for upcoming season

Western Illinois University has released the 2025-26 nonconference schedule for its men's basketball team. The Leathernecks will play a series of games both at home and on the road as part of their preparations for conference play. The season...

WAYNE CITY VILLAGE BOARD TABLES CAMPING ORDINANCE; REVIEWS LOANS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES

At a recent meeting of the Wayne City Village Board, trustees voted to table a proposed camping ordinance for another month. Ordinance 628, which came under discussion after a homeless individual was found camping in Wayne City Park this past...

How Trump’s Chicago immigration crackdown escalated

Hundreds gathered in downtown Chicago in a protest against immigrant deportations on Sept. 6, 2025. Week by week, the federal campaign to ramp up immigration enforcement in the Chicago area has created fear and inflamed tensions. (Jamie Kelter...

Western Illinois prepares to host Eastern Illinois in OVC volleyball matchup

Western Illinois University's women's volleyball team is set to host Eastern Illinois University on Tuesday, October 13, at Western Hall in Macomb. The Leathernecks currently hold a 5-14 overall record and are 2-4 in Ohio Valley Conference (OVC)...

Illinois man treated for hypothermia after crash

WATERLOO — An Illinois man was treated for hypothermia following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 69 near Waterloo that was reported just before 5:30 a.m. Friday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office reported. Ralph D. Maxfield, 58, was...

Travel chaos as major US airports ground flights for HOURS

Travelers are facing significant disruptions on Monday as flights at major US airports are delayed due to severe weather. Departures to LaGuardia (LGA) Airport in New York are averaging disruption of over three hours, with some flights held for...

Illinois State women’s basketball conference schedule announced for 2025-26 season

Illinois State women’s basketball announced Monday its Missouri Valley Conference schedule for the 2025-26 season. The Valley slate is set🗓️ pic.twitter.com/sixfxceSSG — Illinois State Women’s Basketball (@RedbirdWBB) October 13, 2025 The Redbirds...