Even when there's glorious news to share — such as the reopening of the broken Jefferson Street Bridge just days away, the ...

You know it’s a bad budget when it’s based on nearly $1 billion in tax increases and enhancements,” a Republican lawmaker said.

Now that the spring session is over, one thing is clear: Illinoisans deserve better. We deserve a budget process that is transparent, accountable, and respectful of the people it serves. You deserve ...

An old railroad bridge has a new look in Indiana Township, as township officials continue their efforts to restore the Rural ...

As we settle into the last weekend of June 2025, the weather stays hot and the music keeps cool, while the summertime ...

Senate Minority Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, condemned lawmakers for failing to deliver significant tax cuts since Pritzker took office in 2019 when Illinois’ budget totaled about $40 billion.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Gov. JB Pritzker signed Illinois' fiscal year 2026 budget into law Monday, taking shots at President Donald Trump's budget management to defend hard choices state lawmakers ...

Weather forecasters are predicting wild temperature swings across the eastern U.S. Wednesday was expected to be another ...

A record-smashing heat wave broiled the U.S. East for another day Wednesday, even as thermometers were forecast to soon ...

Iowa will have a new hands-free driving law starting July 1. The law prohibits the use of phones or any other devices while driving. “Just keeping their eyes on the road, keeping focused on ...