Gov. JB Pritzker signed a measure intended to allow law enforcement to remove squatters without the need for a lengthy court eviction process.

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is expected to sign Senate Bill 1563, or the Squatter Bill, into law. The bill addresses the squatter problem in Illinois, making it easier for police to remove squatters from someone's home, bypassing the months-long eviction process.

A new bill awaiting Gov. JB Pritzker's signature aims to make it easier for Illinois property owners to remove squatters.

What is "corn sweat," and how does it contribute to rising heat and humidity in Illinois? See what experts say.

Corn sweat, a midwestern phenomenon, could increase humidity levels in already-sweltering states from Ohio to Illinois through Thursday.

Corn sweat is an agricultural phenomenon that makes humidity during a heat wave even worse, especially in states like Illinois where it's a major cash crop.