Region 1 of the state’s reopening plan saw a second straight day with a COVID-19 test positivity rate exceeding 8 percent, according to the most recent data, as it increased to 8.3…
Dollar stores in rural areas offer convenience and competitively-priced shopping options for rural residents, but their business models do not always lead to long-term community economic…
SPRINGFIELD – The northwest region of Illinois could be two days away from triggering increased mitigations from the state to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Illinois Department…
The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least 11 tornadoes were spotted across northern Illinois during a series of Aug. 10 derecho storms. Derecho is defined as a line of…
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois saw 37,626 new unemployment claims for the week ending July 11, a decrease of more than 1,000 from the previous week as continued claims numbered 663,399. That…
SPRINGFIELD – In the wake of the protests and violence that have beset many communities in Illinois, state Rep. Maurice West says he thinks it’s time for everyone to listen to the…
As I drove up to the address, I saw the man lying on the driveway, his arm covering his face. It was clear he wouldn’t be getting up and going anywhere ever again. The police were…
Chicago college leader urges ...
Remember who ran for president and vice president against Ronald Reagan and ...
Governor ‘very serious’ about ...
SPRINGFIELD – Region 1 of the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan will see ...
State health director makes ...
SPRINGFIELD – Through tears, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi ...
Unemployment rates up, jobs ...
The number of nonfarm jobs decreased over-the-year in all 14 Illinois metropolitan ...
