New legislation will reduce SNAP benefits for eligible Illinois residents and tighten eligibility requirements. An estimated ...

Dave Hinton is editor of The News-Gazette's 'Our Communities' section. He can be reached at dhinton@news-gazette.com.

After-school funding was released, but billions of dollars remain frozen, weeks before the start of the school year.

"If Illinois truly cares about women and its “pro-choice” principles, it must stop punishing those who offer life-affirming ...

Danville sits pretty on the eastern edge of Illinois, offering retirees a perfect blend of history and modern living. Downtown Danville features charming brick buildings and local shops that make ...

Twenty states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in federal court in Rhode Island to stop the Trump administration ...

The 2008 Food and Nutrition Act allowed the secretary of Agriculture to grant waivers for states or counties with high unemployment rates. For years, all SNAP recipients in Illinois have been exempt ...

Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday. It's a move ...

Artist gatherings, maker consortiums, unique road trips, and so much more define this evolving multi-state art fair that ...

Because Staunton isn’t just another dot on the Illinois map – it’s proof that sometimes, the most magical places are hiding in plain sight. Staunton’s downtown district is what small-town dreams are ...