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 ...

The Old Farmer's Almanac published its fall weather forecast on July 11, predicting a warmer-than-normal autumn for most of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's recent decision to consider redrawing his state's congressional districts mid-decade, which could ...