Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long ...

Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long ...

Springfield High's Riley Herr is one of the best swimmers in the area, but he's not content. With the postseason looming, he ...

Votes are being tallied in the Illinois flag contest, but the current flag has its fans and lawmakers could decide to keep it ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Republican lawmakers put forward a proposal to expel students who sexually assault another student at school.

Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield. The measure, House Bill 1443 is backed by Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, ...

Springfield lawmakers will hash out a plan to move solar and wind projects forward after sluggish growth for clean power in ...

Springfield lawmakers will hash out a plan to move solar and wind projects forward after sluggish growth for clean power in Illinois and a recent rise in coal and natural gas demand.

More than 30 Illinois counties are looking to leave the state and join another state. Here's what you need to know.

A state historic site in Springfield has been awarded funding to help preserve its historic architecture. The Dana-Thomas ...

No one who attempts to overthrow a government should serve in government," the Democratic governor wrote in a directive to ...

Cynthia Solano, 40, was sentenced this week to 87 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release, by U.S.