Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement he released Monday.

Protestors again rallied at the Illinois capitol on Presidents Day against the Trump administration, despite freezing temperatures. The crowd of about 200 marched in the street to the home of Abraham Lincoln. At a protest earlier this month, some of the same organizers helped draw a comparable number of demonstrators.

Farmers are biting their nails as they await a new Farm Bill — a piece of federal legislation that Congress passes every five years to set agricultural programs and policies.

Illinois Senate Republicans demanded the Pritzker administration create no new taxes ahead of Gov. JB Pritzker's budget address coming Wednesday.

With the deadline for Real IDs approaching, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias continues to urge Illinois residents to “Get Real.” In 75 days, Americans will need the Real ID to travel on domestic flights or to visit military bases and secure federal facilities.

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is working to clear up confusion about REAL IDs. With the federal deadline less than three months away, Giannoulias is raising awareness about the requirements and deadline associated with the initiative.

Central Illinois may get a taste of spring next week, following a bitter cold snap that changed its tune. Temperatures Friday are warming and will see a high near 28 in Springfield. The weather will get warmer through the weekend and by Monday,

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State address in Springfield Wednesday, warning of challenges ahead and presenting his budget proposal for the new fiscal year.

A second protest against the Trump administration took place in front of the Illinois Capitol Monday, less than two weeks after the first such protest was held.