The Illinois Department of Transportation announces the replacement of the Springfield Avenue bridge over the north fork of ...

State lawmakers have advanced a bill that would reform the Prisoner Review Board, aiming to protect victims and increase ...

The Illinois Senate approved a bill that calls for a more thorough review of prospective police officers’ work history.

The Illinois Senate advanced a pair of bills this week designed to address the community's concerns about Sonya Massey's tragic death and how it was handled.

The House shot down legislation Thursday that would have allowed some people incarcerated for crimes they committed when they ...

Illinois House rejects bill expanding parole eligibility for youth offenders, despite prior reforms and debate.

The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a liberal-leaning think tank, last fall overhauled its pension reform proposal.

Springfield Police Chief Ken Scarlette announced his retirement, effective in June, after serving three years in the role.

Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher held a proclamation ceremony on Thursday at Memorial Child Care to emphasize early childhood ...

Scherer suffered a rib fracture and three small vertebrae fractures. A doctor said the injuries "would heal with time and did ...

Chosen in a bracket-style competition from a field of more than 250 products, MTH Pumps’ aerial firefighting helicopter ...

Student-athletes could be granted waivers for non-school athletic events with a measure approved by the Illinois House.