5 Illinois Fast Food Items That Spike Your Blood Sugar the Most

We all try to focus on our health from time to time, whether it’s by exercising more, eating better, or just being more mindful of our habits. It’s no secret that fast food, while convenient and tasty, can have a negative impact on our overall well-being …

Illinois FY2026 budget heard in Senate committee: receives backlash from GOP Senators over lack of funding for ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — A day after the budget was passed in the Illinois House, the Senate held their own subject matter hearing on the proposed FY2026 budget which received significant backlash from Republican lawmakers. The budget will spend $55.16 …

Eastern Illinois softball loses four to NCAA transfer portal

Former Eastern Illinois softball pitcher McKenzie Oslanzi committed to transfer to the University of Kentucky on Friday. The NCAA softball transfer portal opened May 18 and will remain open until June 16. Four players have entered the portal to leave the …

Urgent Recall: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cucumbers In Illinois

Food and product recalls are nothing new. Reports from 2024 there were more than 2,450 recalls, affecting over 580 million units of consumer goods in the United States. While they may be common, it is import to stay up to date. Photo by Eduardo Soares on …

Illinois Democrats propose tax hikes on tobacco, vaping and gambling to balance $55B budget

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With only hours remaining before their midnight deadline, Democratic state lawmakers on Saturday still were finalizing various components of a more than $55 billion budget balanced with a combination of cuts and tax increases. The …

Hours left before Illinois budget deadline

Illinois lawmakers work to pass budget, transit funding plan before end of spring session

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Illinois EPA launches grant program to help communities combat sewer overflows and improve water quality

SPRINGFIELD, IL (Chambana Today) – The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has announced a new funding opportunity through its Overflow and Sewer Grant (OSG) program aimed at supporting local governments in tackling sewer overflows and …

Push to revive Illinois horse racing spurs debate over racinos, gambling market saturation

DECATUR, IL (Chambana Today) – In the final stretch of the Illinois legislative session, lawmakers and horse racing advocates are pushing a renewed effort to revive the state’s long-declining horse racing industry. Backed by Sen. Patrick Joyce (D-Essex), …