There’s something about winter in Illinois from a train seat. These routes make snowy landscapes feel calm, cinematic, and ...

In a nondescript brick building on Chicago’s North Side, there exists a retail phenomenon so magnetic it draws bargain ...

State officials say putting early childhood programs under one agency will make it easier for families to navigate a complex ...

For the first time in decades, Sen. Dick Durbin is not seeking reelection, and a slew of candidates are running to replace ...

For the 2025-2026 grant cycle, Healing Illinois aims to expand its reach to more than 20,000 people in 30 counties. Subgrantees this year will lead projects to advance healing in three interconnected ...

Come027, Illinois will not be represented in Congress by Dick Durbin for the first time in more than four decades.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois officials announced the first influenza death in a child this season. The influenza activity in the state has moved to "very high." The Illinois Department of Public Health ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — More than 250 new Illinois laws will take effect when the clock strikes midnight, including major changes for public safety and healthcare. One of the most important bills ...

Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16, outlining $55.1 billion in state spending. Illinois will usher in over 400 new laws effective on the first day of 2026. Illinois ...