Forty Illinois local news entities operating 120 outlets are receiving $4 million in state tax credits under a new law designed to encourage the retention and hiring of journalists, according to ...

Article Summary A judge has denied former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion to remain free as the legal appeal process plays out for both his corruption conviction and prison sentence.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends ICE’s use of masks in Illinois while renewing calls to end sanctuary policies.

Article Summary Dozens of Democratic lawmakers from Texas are staying in Illinois to prevent the Texas Legislature from adopting a Republican-backed congressional redistricting plan for political ...

Illinois unveils its 104th butter cow at the State Fair, themed “Adventure Awaits,” with festivities through Aug. 17.

Article Summary Jay Doherty, a longtime lobbyist and consultant for electric utility Commonwealth Edison, has been sentenced to a year in prison for his role in a bribery scheme aimed at former ...