Bipartisan legislation introduced in Springfield would also create a system for relatives to ask the state to step in if they ...

Gov. JB Pritzker waved off concerns that a fiery House Democratic caucus meeting that tanked one of his prized legislative ...

An immigrant rights advocate told Sen. Steve McClure that one of his clients received a voter registration form from the ...

The legislation gives state regulators more authority to balance the budget for a key renewable energy financing tool, ...

As central Illinois prepares for the second snowfall of the week, state and local crews for more cleanup, with snow still remaining from the previous storm.

The Potawatomi Indians once occupied much of the Great Lakes region, but they were gradually displaced by growing European ...

Before last weekend's snow had a chance to melt away, yet another round of snow is gearing up for central Illinois.

Since no Democrat filed to run, state Sen. Chris Balkema knew upon winning the 53rd Illinois Senate District Republican primary last March that he would eventually be heading ...

An alderman wants to revive discussion about the possibility of Springfield getting in line for a casino license from the ...

Some Springfield aldermen had questions about who the city appointed to be the new Planning and Economic Development director ...

Newly elected state Sen. Liandro "Li" Arellano Jr., R-Dixon, took the oath of office Wednesday in the newly remodeled Illinois State Capitol Senate Chambers in Springfield. He now represents the 37th ...

After former Parkview standout Tyem Freeman led UIC to a win over the Bears, we looked at the area athletes who are playing ...