PARIS, Oct 9 (Reuters) – France’s anti-cybercrime unit has closed two websites alleged to be selling stolen data and arrested three 17-year-olds suspected of running them, Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau said in a statement on Friday. • The Reacher platform was created in March and offered stolen per
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Oct 9 (Reuters) – European Union rules setting guardrails on AI use adopted by the bloc two years ago are more than capable of tackling rogue agents, EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen told Reuters on Friday. There are mounting concerns worldwide triggered by recent incidents at
By Deborah Mary Sophia and Jaspreet Singh Oct 9 (Reuters) – The US government said on Thursday it is suspending some major global tech and IT firms including Microsoft and Cognizant from a key green card program that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency through their employment
Oct 9 (Reuters) – EV-maker Tesla has started calling its “Full Self-Driving” feature “Tesla Assisted Driving” on its European websites, dropping a name regulators have said was misleading, as CEO Elon Musk pushes for EU-wide approval for the software. The rebrand comes after Germany said on Tuesday
By Elvira Pollina TURIN, Oct 9 (Reuters) – Revolut plans to move beyond financial services and develop a broader suite of technology products, Chief Executive Nik Storonsky said on Friday, as Europe’s most valuable startup pushes deeper into global markets. Storonsky said Revolut had developed propr
Rosecrance Behavioral Health says it served 81,672 individuals in fiscal year 2026 as it expands access to mental health and substance use treatment.
Illinois House Republicans say Gov. J.B. Pritzker has not opted the state into a new federal tax credit scholarship program that four neighboring states have joined.
Illinois House Republicans are urging Gov. J.B. Pritzker to opt the state into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program.
Western Illinois University has again been named a "Best in the Midwest" college by The Princeton Review.
State regulators report record cannabis sales and expanded access in Fiscal Year 2026, driven in part by new legislation.
Illinois regulators released the state's 2026 Annual Cannabis Report, citing record adult-use sales and expanded medical cannabis access following new legislation.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a 23-state coalition opposing a federal proposal to scale back Head Start program regulations.
Republicans are asking the Illinois attorney general to intervene in Champaign County election processes after incorrect ballots were sent to hundreds of voters.
Gov. JB Pritzker signed an executive order Tuesday to provide emergency fuel price relief for Illinois farmers during the fall harvest season.
State Sen. Mike Halpin says applications are now open for the Small Equipment Grant Program, with $6 million available statewide.
The Illinois State Police led a full-scale preparedness exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield to test multi-agency response to a simulated emergency.
The Illinois State Police led a full-scale preparedness exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds to test interagency response to a simulated emergency.
Italian-based HVAC company Aermec will invest $15 million to build its first U.S. manufacturing facility in DeKalb, creating 30 full-time jobs.
Italian HVAC company Aermec broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing facility in DeKalb, a $15 million investment expected to create 30 jobs.
Aermec North America broke ground on its first U.S. manufacturing site in DeKalb, a $15 million project expected to create 30 new jobs.
An annual state report shows Illinois collected more gambling tax revenue than ever last year, driven by sports wagering and slot machines.
The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued McDonough County a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0284 for 2026 taxes payable in 2027.
Illinois and 33 other states reached a $2.5 million settlement with Coinme Inc. over violations of anti-money laundering laws.
Illinois regulators and 33 other states reached a $2.5 million settlement with Coinme Inc. over alleged violations of anti-money laundering laws.
Illinois has grown its Restaurant Meals Program to 50 restaurants in 16 counties and is encouraging more restaurants statewide to apply.
The Illinois Department of Human Services says its Restaurant Meals Program now includes 50 restaurants in 16 counties, and the state is seeking to expand it statewide.
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth renewed calls for the FAA and Defense Department to implement safety recommendations after an Army report detailed systemic failures in the fatal 2025 mid-air collision that killed 67 people.
As the USS Lincoln returns to San Diego, Sen. Tammy Duckworth is renewing her call for public hearings into the war's effect on servicemembers.
The Trump administration has denied Illinois' request for disaster relief tied to severe weather in August.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined a 45-state coalition seeking court approval of settlements with three generic drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to raise prices.
