Gov. JB Pritzker acknowledged that President Donald Trump's reelection was a factor in his decision to seek a third term. "I don't shy away from a fight," he told reporters.

Republicans in a crowded, high-velocity primary are vying to flip the deep-blue seat held by late congressman Gerry Connolly (D-Virginia).

Two Moultrie County men have been charged with child pornography — one of whom is a Moultrie County board member — according ...

Springfield school bus driver Anthony J. Marconi, 58, has been sentenced to 23 years in prison after pleading guilty to child ...

Newport Police Officer Jerimiah Mangum and his partner, K9 Sly, received the “Top Dog” award during the annual Springfield ...

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The fentanyl crisis was in the spotlight on Wednesday as the Springfield City Council called a hearing to discuss the growing problem in our region. Councilors felt that ...

A woman who was struck in a hit-and-run Monday morning in Springfield has died, according to the Springfield police.

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Army National Guard’s Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge has been selected as the next Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army South. Eastridge started as U.S. Army South’s Deputy ...

When we asked Boston.com readers to weigh in on the verdict, more than 1,500 responded. The vast majority — 1,310 readers, or ...

A 26-year-old Springfield man is facing felony charges accusing him of possessing child sex abuse materials, according to ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers organization says it asked federal immigration agents to leave the Dodger Stadium grounds after they ...