Democrats said it was the best budget they could manage in a difficult year. To address potential uncertainties stemming from federal policy changes, they gave the governor authority over a ...

Illinois lawmakers have passed a $55.2 billion budget for the new fiscal year, including increased taxes on tobacco products and sports betting.

A long-time ursine resident of the Bear Hollow Zoo in Athens has died. DJ, an American Black Bear, was put to sleep Friday ...

Illinois lawmakers passed a $55 billion budget with tax hikes on smoking and gambling, but left proposals on transit and a ...

Giving almost no time for public review, Illinois Democrats pushed through a $55.2 billion budget for next fiscal year late ...

Jackson ace pitcher Landen Doll strikes out 14 batters and registers second no-hitter of his senior season in district-championship win vs. Brunswick.