A projected $3.2 billion budget hole is just one of the challenges facing Gov. JB Pritzker as he prepares his next spending ...

More than a dozen people were interested in becoming the Ward 1 alderman in Springfield, including 12 people being ...

I can’t overlook the horrific nature of this crime,” a judge said. “To call this violent is an understatement.” ...

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Per capita income in the secessionist counties is $54,381. If it were a separate state, it would be the second-poorest state ...

Itineraries on offer also included visiting North Korean factories, schools and a bank. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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An Illinois city council member stirred anger from residents and colleagues after changing his Facebook profile picture to a swastika — and it’s not his first brush with accusations of antisemitism.

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Jennifer Norrell led an effort to more than double the percentage of high schoolers taking AP in her district.

Can the next generation of two famous sports families redevelop The United Center and the reputation of the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks?