The loss of union coal mining and manufacturing jobs contributed to a decadeslong cultural and ideological shift in southern Illinois.

The “Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act” would simplify language used by federal government in written communications, making it easier to access benefits.

“I think that if districts want to approach this differently and if they wanted to sign the letter … and assure themselves that they’re going to keep all federal funding, then they have the ability to ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been invited to testify at a Congressional hearing on the state’s immigration policies.

Eau Claire Democrat has announced she will seek to unseat U.S. Rep. Derrick Van Orden in the 3rd Congressional District in ...

For now, candidates are anxiously awaiting word from both Gov. JB Pritzker and Sen. Dick Durbin, but the behind-the-scenes ...

A group of challengers stepping up against veteran Democrats in recent months are railing against the ways they feel the ...

Members of Illinois' congressional delegation voted along partisan lines on a U.S. House measure that would require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.

Dick Durbin’s (D-IL) Senate seat could soon spill into the ... meaning his decision could be timed to overlap with a two-week congressional recess that began on Friday. There is also speculation ...

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said Monday that he has no plans to return a Maryland man wrongfully deported to a prison ...

Champaign's Unit 4 School Distric board meeting is canceled tonight.This message is on behalf of Dr. Gianina Baker, President ...