Illinois becomes first state to include music therapy in Medicaid as federal cuts loom in 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Steep cuts to Medicaid are a drop in the ocean of proposed changes found in Republicans' "Big Beautiful" tax and spending bill, but one Bloomington provider is celebrating an expansion to Illinois' Medicaid coverage. Effective July 1, …

Many Central Illinois public libraries receiving portion of $20M in state grants

(25News Now) - More than 600 public libraries statewide are receiving nearly $20 million in grants for books, technology and staffing needs from the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. “A library is more than just a building with books, it’s the …

JLL Arranges Sale of 447-Bed Student Housing Community Serving Illinois State University

29NORMAL, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of The Flats at ISU, a 447-bed student housing community serving students at Illinois State University in Normal. Completed between 2011 and 2014, The Flats at ISU features 155 units in studio …

Illinois State Police urge motorcycle safety as summer fatalities rise

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — As summer begins, Illinois State Police (ISP) is emphasizing the critical importance of motorcycle safety, following a week in which they responded to four motorcycle fatalities. Historically, summer months see the highest number …

Aurora, Illinois, police officer to be honored for heroic efforts

Fanatics Joins Illinois Surcharge Parade, But at Smaller Rate Than Rivals

Posted on: July 1, 2025, 04:42h.  Last updated on: July 1, 2025, 04:42h. Fanatics announced an Illinois surcharge of 25 cents per sports bet That’s half what rivals DraftKing, FanDuel said they’ll charge Illinois customers The list of Illinois sportsbook …

A state lawmaker wants to bring an overdose prevention site pilot program to Illinois

Juan Hernandez was just a teenager when he went away to prison. He was in his 30s before he earned his high school diploma. To get there, he had to fight through wait-lists, denials and administrative barriers. In Illinois, thousands of men and women have …

Illinois women's basketball season tickets now on sale

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – New season tickets for the 2025-26 Fighting Illini women's basketball campaign are on sale now. Illinois enters Year 4 under head coach Shauna Green while compiling a 38-11 record at home over the last three seasons, including four …

First Mid Insurance Group Expands Presence in Illinois With Acquisition

First Mid Insurance Group, a provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, announced its acquisition of certain assets from AAdvantage Insurance, including the former Waterman-Neely agency based in Chatham, Illinois. This strategic acquisition advances …

2 arrested in Bridgeview, Illinois chop shop crackdown after Public Storage raid