Less than 25% of Illinois farmland is owned by the farmer who works the land, with the rest leased by individuals, family trusts and, increasingly, investors looking to turn a profit.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign County workers represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME have voted to authorize a strike if necessary ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Champaign County employees are conducting a strike authorization vote on May 27 and 28 to push for a fair union contract after nearly 150 days without a new agreement ...

Just released from the numbers crunchers at the U.S. Census Bureau: new population estimates for every incorporated city and ...

Savoy's Prairie Fields path project is receiving nearly $1.3 million, and the city of Champaign has been awarded $3 million ...

“My hope is that it grows and give more kids the opportunity, not just in Champaign County, but also throughout Illinois. You don’t have to be the biggest or strongest or fastest,” Brown said.

Nearly $140 million in funding has been awarded to transportation projects around the state — including two projects in ...

At Thursday night’s meeting, the Champaign County Zoning Board of Appeals decided to continue the case about the proposed ...

The state of Illinois and almost every Illinois county was added to that list. Counties and cities deemed to be non-compliant with the Trump administration's immigration policies are threatened ...

Chris Torres ctorres@star-telegram.com Tarrant County commissioners will consider five maps for redistricting, all of which would benefit Republicans based on recent voting trends. The maps were ...

The quake reportedly struck Coles and Cumberland County at 11:43 ... and "light" shaking near Champaign and Charleston. Though earthquakes are a rare occurrence in Illinois, with only about ...

It's county fair time in Illinois. County fairs have long been part of the fabric of the Midwest, offering that unique mix of agriculture, entertainment and food. So, be a kid again. Here's a look ...