Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s 2027 budget proposal includes a new package tax, a new tax on large employers and several tax increases. Johnson introduced his $17.6 billion spending plan on ...

The Normal Police Department (NPD) is pleased to announce the launch of its Drone as First Responder (DFR) Pilot Program, a new public safety initiative designed to enhance emergency response ...

Cook County officials have introduced legislation banning the release of personal information acquired under county contracts to federal immigration law enforcement. Cook County Board President ...

A federal judge has largely rejected Apple’s push to avoid either a trial or a settlement payout in a potentially massive class action seeking damages under Illinois’ biometrics privacy law. In an ...

Heartland Community College will honor veterans, current members of the U.S. Armed Forces and recognize the 251 st ...

A McLean County jury has found Jayesh Patel, 54, formerly of Bloomington, guilty on all six counts in a child sexual assault ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker says unethical public officials should self select themselves out of office if they choose to break the ...

An Illinois state representative says the attempted closure of Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center shows that the ...

Union County State’s Attorney Tyler Tripp has announced that the Illinois Department of Human Services formally requested to ...

Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated the "best of the best" in Illinois education Tuesday, awarding 24 schools the Governor’s Blue ...

With tight races for the Illinois General Assembly taking place across the state, some downstate races receive less attention ...