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

Gov. JB Pritzker is leaving the door open to changing Illinois’ congressional maps to “counterbalance” an attempt by Texas ...

Illinois state Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, said Pritzker is a hypocrite because he signed off on Illinois’ political maps in 2021 that received a failing grade for gerrymandering.

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 ...

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

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

For weeks now, people have been asking my colleagues and me why there are so many closures on the MCT Trails. And my answer is simple: “Success comes at a cost.” OK, that’s not what I say, but I have ...

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 ...