CHICAGO – It was a well-known aphorism during former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s record 36 years in power that while others in the state’s political realm ... a “quid pro quo” and other ...

Maligned by some, the state flag design that’s been used for more than 50 years has its fans. But its future is uncertain, as ...

The original call for artists, or otherwise, to submit their suggested designs saw more than 5,000 entries pour in with the ...

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 ...

Illinois men vs. Ohio State in a NCAA basketball game at the State Farm Center in Champaign on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Click to share on X (Opens in new window) Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) I urge Illinois residents to vote early and often ...

The public voting period for the Illinois state flag redesign contest has kicked off and will run through February 14th. Illinoisans can choose to vote for one of the Illinois Flag Commission’s Top 10 ...

Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted through Feb. 14.

"With decreased local resources, patients may experience longer wait times for appointment availability as offices anticipate ...