The state’s “grand bargain” budget process may have been more harmed than helped by Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget address to the General Assembly Feb. 15. Skeptical Democrats snickered,…
The complicated bill bundle hashed out by the Illinois Senate leaders at the end of the General Assembly’s “lame duck” session appears to be a scaffold on which a state budget…
Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock’s request to shift his federal corruption trial from Springfield to Peoria was denied Dec. 7. by U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough. Schock sought…
There are new things headed to this year’s Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Department of Agriculture Director Raymond Poe said one change spurred by state legislation is who can…
Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon is adding two accomplished rockers to the grandstand line-up at this year’s Illinois State Fair. This co-headlining act combines two…
Happy New Laws! More than 200 new laws went into effect this week as we entered a new year – everything from reducing the tax on tampons and other feminine products to simplifying…
Private citizens are doing what Illinois’ lawmakers wouldn’t do, and that’s create a foundation to accept donations for upkeep and at the state’s two fairgrounds. Gov. Bruce…
The Illinois State Museum in Springfield is one of a few state-run museum properties that are reopening throughout July. The State Museum in Springfield held a Welcome Back! Celebration…
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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health said on Friday, July ...
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High school football, soccer and girls volleyball will move from their traditional ...
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The city of Aurora joined with neighboring communities— Elgin, Batavia and Montgomery ...
Road Trips: State parks ...
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources operates 309 state ...
