The start of the new year has certainly brought about a lot of unexpected conversations at both the national and state level.

Union County had the greatest increase in population, growing by 10.4 percent from 63,085 to 69,637 between 2020 and 2023.

The start of the new year has certainly brought about a lot of unexpected conversations at both the national and state level. Even before taking the oath of office as president, Donald Trump has ...

With America's population shifting to the South, political influence is seeping from reliably Democratic states to areas controlled by Republicans. Coming out of a presidential election where they ...

Communities across a large part of Illinois will likely experience heavy snow, ice and blizzard conditions as a major winter storm pummels this Midwest this weekend.

A winter storm will bring heavy snow and hazardous ice from the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic later this week, the National Weather Service (NWS) has warned. Icing, snow, and other wintry ...

Staunton, Illinois, is an underrated gem where small-town charm, friendly locals, and a relaxed atmosphere make it the ...

Illinois lawmakers could consider legalizing internet casino gambling in the upcoming legislative session at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Mitchell Armentrout/Sun-Times Share Placing ...

“As demographics shift around the state of Illinois and across the country, states should have the ability to redraw their legislative maps to ensure everyone has equal voting opportunities.

Illinois, ready to choose a state flag? Voting is open in the the new state flag design contest. The public can vote online at www.ilsos.gov/stateflag for one of the ...

The state’s sordid history may leave many residents feeling hopeless. But as the Tribune’s reporting shows, Gov. JB Pritzker and other elected officials across Illinois — from state ...

They have also caught the attention of Tom Izzo, the head coach of their next opponent, the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans. "Right now, from what I saw the last two times I watched Illinois ...