Litchfield School Board members got a look during their meeting last week at plans for remodeling the middle school and high school. The upgrades are part of a $33.8 million bond that voters ...

When I was in high school, I couldn’t wait to get out of the magnolia state. I plotted my escape and dreamed of the day that I could leave. Now, finding myself 1,000 miles away and a bit far ...

The race in Illinois's 3rd Congressional District is between Democrat Delia Ramirez, the incumbent, and Republican John Booras. The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in ...

SPRINGFIELD – For the first time in more than a decade, a Republican will chair an Illinois House committee. Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel ...

The Huddle House located in Decatur will close its doors at the end of business on February 1, 2025."This difficult decision follows significant economic challe ...

A trio of moderate House Republicans are set to meet with President Trump at the White House on Wednesday, the latest huddle between the president and different GOP factions as the lower chamber ...

After 11 weeks of testimony and 150 witnesses, closing arguments are underway in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Prosecutors allege Madigan abused his power ...

SPRINGFIELD – When state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the Illinois House this month, he called on his colleagues to “rise to the occasion” and confront the ...

McCumber has been the acting House Clerk since June 2023, according to LaHood’s office. “Kevin grew up in Woodford County, in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District. From a young age ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The defense rested its case in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's bribery and corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal Building on Thursday. The jury was sent home early ...