Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday the grand opening of the new Heartland Coca-Cola facility in Olathe, Kansas.

While the Murray State University Board of Regents carried out many routine annual tasks like passing the budget Friday, it ...

Illinois lawmakers are considering adding more than $64.5 billion in pension costs in the final hours of budget negotiations.

WATCH: WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined Sunday’s WGN Weekend Morning News to discuss the $55.2 billion state budget approved by Illinois lawmakers just before their midnight deadline ...

Illinois state lawmakers’ spending plan surpasses last year’s budget by $2 billion, requiring taxpayers to pay over $800 million in additional costs for yet another year of record spending.

The increased need for inpatient beds and other mental health services is also seen at the state level. The Illinois Department of Human Services operates seven mental health facilities ...

SHERRARD, Ill. — Illinois education officials are considering lowering the scores students need to be considered proficient in a subject on state standardized tests. At its May board meeting ...

As state lawmakers finalize the 2026 budget, public sector unions are pushing for major benefit spikes for Tier 2 pensioners ...

(AP) — State and local officials blasted the Trump administration ... States including California, Illinois and Washington, which have such policies, are on the list. Hartford, Connecticut, Mayor ...

To view the viral video, click here. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Governor’s Office is launching an investigation into a viral video featuring a state employee. In a social media post, Lombardo said he ...

The state of Illinois and almost every Illinois county was added to that list. Counties and cities deemed to be non-compliant with the Trump administration's immigration policies are threatened ...