One of the most competitive is for Greene County sheriff, with three Republicans going against each other to face one Democrat in November. Current Sheriff Rob McMillen is retiring after the general ...

The Answers Issue is one of our favorite annual projects because it allows us to explore D.C.’s random mundanity, its many vexations, and its rich history and characters. Your questions are our ...

The 2025 WCIL Gives event raised more than $161,000 for 54 organizations across nine counties. The event engaged 1,212 donors ...

Dry conditions seen this week have many fire departments issuing burn bans.

Student Emmanuel Davis learns about robotics with engineering teacher Jose Plasencia at the Donald M. Payne Sr. School of ...

Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms. Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more ...

Elevate Porter County hosted a workshop Monday evening to engage the community in steering the county’s future.

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CHAMPAIGN — Illinois soybean farmers are set to receive special federal payments at the end of February meant to offset ...

The Sangamon County Board could face a shake-up this election season. Here are the races and candidates to know.

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