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I will continue to cheer on our governor and other officials who use the taxes they raise to give Illinois citizens a solid ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is now open to allowing video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city after state ...

Bloomington delivers that sweet combination of small-town feel and city conveniences. Together with its twin city Normal, ...

Buyers across the U.S. are facing major headwinds in the housing market, but the affordability gap is the greatest in Montana ...

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The west suburb was the first municipality in the Midwest to pass an electrification ordinance. Opponents of the ban said it violates the federal Energy Policy Act.

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If we want future generations to enjoy our national parks each year, we need to find smart ways to fund their care, ...

Count on one thing: if Mark Twain, the famed American author of “Tom Sawyer” and “Huckleberry Finn,” were alive today, he ...

Every landscaper wants native plants now. But there aren’t enough native plants, and it’s causing project delays and budget ...