Former Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis — a Republican now living in Bonita Springs, Florida — was the first Republican to announce a candidacy for the congressional seat set to be vacated by Rep.

A look at Florida and Illinois shows how legislatures in the country's often polarized state politics are responding to the Trump administration. States hold a lot of power over what gets done.

Seaman’s grandmother, 93, was located just south of Sarasota, Florida, where residents were ... to get in the car and drive from Peoria, Illinois, to Venice and pick up Grandma themselves.

A new Illinois law gives police the authority to remove squatters, relieving landlords who previously had to go through ...

Thomas, a three-star out of Cape Coral, Florida, chose Illinois over Indiana, Michigan State, Minnesota and West Virginia after taking an official visit over the weekend. Also immediately ...

announced his commitment to the Fighting Illini. The Class of 2026 three-star prospect had 29 offers, and chose Illinois over Florida State, UCF, Arkansas, Missouri, West Virginia, Syracuse ...

Three-star running back Javari Barnett announced his verbal commitment to the Fighting Illinois on social media Sunday night. The 6-foot, 205-pounder from Tampa, Florida, choose Illinois over ...