Mitchell’s candidacy ensures a person of color remains atop the ticket with Pritzker in his bid for a third term, as current ...

Former Illinois Democratic lawmaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to more than seven years in prison following a federal corruption trial in Chicago. Madigan, the longest serving legislative ...

A ferry now serves the small Calhoun County community ...

Here are five things going on this weekend in the area.

The streets of Oak Park, Illinois, erupted in chaos when $300,000 in cash spilled from a Brinks armoured truck into the ...

It's no wonder people adore this fun, bite-sized snack. But what happens when your go-to fave isn't an option? Here are the ...

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.

As JB Pritzker launches his 2026 campaign, Illinois shows fiscal progress — but long-term challenges on jobs, growth and ...

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years in a sweeping Illinois corruption case involving bribery and ComEd. A historic political downfall.

WATERLOO — An Illinois man has been sent to prison for moving more than $335,000 in cash from Waterloo area drug sales to Mexico. Judge Leonard Strand on Tuesday sentenced Jose Eladio Medina ...

Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking in June 2022.

After R. Kelly is hospitalized, his lawyer blames OD-levels of medication in a plot to murder his client that was alleged last week. Feds call that 'fanciful.' ...