More than 30 Illinois counties are looking to leave the state and join another state. Here's what you need to know.
Scott Grandchamp was cleaning out the backroom last month at the LaGrange Park Ace Hardware store he owns when he found an untouched Illinois state flag tucked into a safe. He decided to replace a company anniversary flag that he designed with the state flag and has flown it under the American flag every day since.
Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield. The measure, House Bill 1443 is backed by Sen. Robert Peters, D-Chicago, and Rep. Nabeela Syed, D-Palatine.
Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents with historic value. Now, though, Joens is retiring from the post to pursue another passion: writing history books.
The bill was introduced last year after a state senator found that a student in his district was allowed to stay in class after sexually assaulting another student.
Of the 118 members of the Illinois House, 20 had verifiable, nonprivate TikTok accounts they used personally or as representatives as of Jan. 22. There were nine verifiable accounts found for state Senators. Only 10 of the 20 accounts had any posts, and only seven of those accounts posted within the last three months.
A new bill is looking to change the way Illinois handles state contracts. Under the new legislation, any organization entering a contract with the state
The Republican leader of the Illinois House and five Illinois voters have filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to throw out the legislative district map drawn in 2021.
The top internet service providers in Springfield will get you connected with a reliable, fast connection -- whether it’s fiber, cable or fixed wireless.
Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of his work.
Illinois state Rep. Chris Miller says he speaks from painful experience when it comes to the subject of the state’s long struggling job market. “I'm a small business owner myself and I know that because of the Biden,
Illinois state troopers and officers graduating from the ISP academy in Springfield will now be able to earn credit hours toward a bachelor's degree.