Senate Bill 2254 in Illinois proposes reducing the distance between schools and convicted sex offenders from 500 to 250 feet, ...

The Illinois state flag is sometimes derided as an “SOB” — a state “Seal on a Bedsheet.” The white banner emblazoned with the ...

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SPRINGFIELD - When Gretchen Weiss applied for a teaching position at Macomb Middle School in west-central Illinois more than 20 years ago, the school's policy was to keep applications on file for only ...

Pakistani officials say the insurgent attack on a train has ended but some hostages ...

SPRINGFIELD — Sangamon County officials have ... During a conversation in her living room, Grayson noticed a pot of water on the stove and directed the other officer to remove it.

Illinois’ prison population continues to shrink, with facilities now having a 26% vacancy rate, leading some of those inside ...

It’s time once again to dive in to another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

Health inspectors found a variety of issues across Sangamon County kitchens in January. Here's a look at the eateries with 10+ violations last month.

Illinois voters chose to keep the current state flag in an advisory vote, but lawmakers will make the final decision on its ...

Illinois offers unique tax advantages on retirement income. Here are the pros and cons of retiring in Illinois.

Assuming Jaguars Happy Hour or whatever takes its place retains J.P. Shadrick and Pete Prisco, my top choices for who to sit ...