Illinois Press

Big Muddy Monster lives on through SIU exhibit and local festival Tales of mysterious creatures have long been part of southern Illinois folklore. Now those legends are finding new life through art exhibits and community festivals celebrating the region’s cryptid culture.   This fall, the Sharp Museum at Southern Illinois University will host “Spooks or Spoof...

Press Release Illinois: Illinois legislature passes landmark Stop Super Speeders bill to prevent deadly crashes from worst-of-the worst speeders

NEWS RELEASE: Illinois legislature passes landmark Stop Super Speeders bill to prevent deadly crashes from worst-of-the-worst speeders FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 26, 2026 Media Contact Information: Ride Illinois Dave Simmons, executive director (630) 216-9282 [email protected]  

Congratulations to The Chicago Defender for 121 years of service to its community.

The Legacy Continues: 121 Years of the Chicago Defender and the Power of Black Excellence By Dyanna A. Knight Lewis, Publisher On May 5, 1905, the legendary Chicago Defender was born from vision, courage, purpose and an unwavering commitment to telling our stories unapologetically. One hundred twenty-one years later, that mission still stands. Founded by Robert S. Abbott with just twen...

Congratulations to the Chicago Tribune on its Pulitzer win!

Chicago Tribune wins Pulitzer Prize for local reporting The Chicago Tribune won the Pulitzer Prize on Monday for its coverage of Operation Midway Blitz, the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement mission in the Chicago area last fall.