illinois

For nearly 50 years, the small community in southern Illinois has celebrated the Man of Steel with the Metropolis Superman Celebration. What started in the late 1970s as a small event for the local community has since expanded to become one of the city’s marquee events, drawing in Superman fans from all over the world.

Illinois will receive more than $15 million in federal money to construct an electric transmission line in southern Illinois.The U.S. Department of…

Measures to increase penalties for assaults against Illinois Department of Child and Family Services employees that were spurred following a caseworker's…

Two wealthy businessmen seeking the Democratic nomination for Illinois governor have released partial tax returns on the same day they filed candidate…

Four members of Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner's communications team have resigned weeks after being hired in the wake of the Republican's conflicting…

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed measures that would have increased wages for workers who care for those with developmental disabilities and expand a…

The consequences of Illinois lawmakers' failure to approve a state budget continue to pile up, while neither side in the yearlong political battle appears…

A bill to increase funding for financially struggling Illinois colleges and universities cleared the state Senate Thursday. Lawmakers approved a bill of…

A plan to temporarily suspend gun permits of people in Illinois who show signs of being a danger to themselves or others is headed to the House floor.…

Retail sales of medical marijuana in Illinois increased by roughly 30% in March compared to the previous month.Medical Cannabis Pilot Program director…