State supreme courts have always made big decisions, but the nationalization of American politics – where national partisan politics drive voter behavior in local elections – has elevated the ...

Oversight was loosened as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous flood plain in the years before the floods, a review ...

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 ...

In a world where food trends come and go faster than Illinois weather changes, Star 66 Cafe stands as a monument to timeless cooking – proof that cheese fries, served in an unpretentious setting with ...

I regret that this dispute over campaign accounting and contribution limits has taken up time we should spend on other issues ...

Illinois legislators had mixed results this spring in efforts to regulate AI, with Republicans arguing those measures could ...

Domestic migration has changed over the past 10 years, as Americans chase better jobs, cheaper housing and a greater quality ...

President Donald Trump and other Republicans have long criticized states that take weeks to count their ballots after ...

Pope Leo grew up in a small brick house in the Chicago suburb of Dolton which is now up for auction. The village's board of ...

The governor has chosen a running mate as he seeks a third term. It's just one of the key races ahead in the state.

Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — where Republicans look to maintain control of both the Senate and House of Representatives and the Democratic Party fights to make gains in ...