WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) – A former Illinois state representative who resigned last year amid allegations that he posted online explicit photos of an ex-girlfriend...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The new session of the Illinois Legislature is underway with the largest percentage of Democratic lawmakers serving in Springfield in...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois state Capitol will be awash in flowers, family members and well-wishers as the Legislature begins a new session....

MANTENO, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs says it’s taking action after a case of Legionnaires’ disease was confirmed at a...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois lawmakers convene Tuesday for the final full day of the 100th General Assembly. The House will likely take up...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A former Democratic leader in the Illinois House has resigned his seat. Lou Lang announced Monday that he’s ending his...

CHICAGO (AP) – A Chicago political and community organizer has been appointed to the Illinois Senate to finish the term of Attorney General-elect Kwame...

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Authorities say a Missouri police officer has been placed on leave after hitting and killing a 4-year-old girl with a...

WEST FRANKFORT, IL. (WJPF) — A longtime staple of West Frankfort, Bob Ellis, has passed away. The Hawk was 82. Ellis worked for many...