Country star Ella Langley will headline the 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand on August 21, bringing her award-winning momentum and chart-topping hits to Springfield.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Illinois ends its 1% statewide grocery tax — but over half the municipalities, including many around Rockford, are keeping it in place.
Illinois officials are urging shoppers to stay alert and follow essential online safety steps as cybercrime increases during the holiday shopping season.
Illinois health leaders issued new fall vaccine guidance, expanding access to COVID-19 shots and reinforcing recommendations for flu and RSV protection.