Illinois officials blast Medicaid, SNAP cuts in Trump-led megabill Republicans have defended the bill, primarily pointing to the elimination of taxes on most tips and overtime pay ...

This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff. A 1.2-acre island on Grass Lake in Illinois' Chain O'Lakes is for sale for $200,000, but it's mostly underwater. The island, 75 miles northwest of Chicago ...

Petrovic, a gifted Serbian point guard, has yet to be officially added to the Illini roster. Here's what it means.

From wage hikes to school policy changes, dozens of new Illinois laws take effect July 1. Here’s a breakdown of the most notable ones.

Riley, the 2024-25 Big Ten Sixth Man of the Year, was selected by the Wizards with the No. 21 overall pick ...

Will Illinois institute mileage tax for drivers? What to know about the proposal Several other states have implemented per-mile taxes, while others have initiated pilot programs exploring the idea ...

Despite political maneuvering in each state, the borders of Illinois and Indiana are unlikely to change.

Illinois teacher Christina Formella was indicted on 52 additional charges for alleged sexual assault of a student, and prosecutors allege the relationship lasted nearly two years.

Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.

Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget for 2026 late Saturday, with new taxes on sports bets and nicotine, but no transit funding.

Illinois wants to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp, but a toxic mess stands in the way The state plans to build a barrier to keep out the carp, but first it has to deal with the legacy ...