Some tourists visiting central Illinois are disappointed that the partial federal government shutdown has left Abraham Lincoln’s home closed to tours. The Lincoln Home...

Hundreds of new laws go into effect Jan. 1, but Illinoois’ newly-passed law allowing multi-year vehicle registration is not one of them. Gov. Bruce...

A Miami, Fla., man is in custody and charged in connection with the theft of $312,000 worth of I-phones and I-pads from the Verizon...

Autopsies were completed Sunday on the three victims of a shooting that occurred Friday night in western Kentucky. The victims are identified as 38-year-old...

An unidentified pilot made an emergency landing at Mt. Vernon’s Outland Airport on Saturday. Reports indicate the plane’s landing gear malfunctioned. The pilot was...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – State and local law enforcement in Illinois are boosting patrols over the holidays to arrest drivers who drink or take...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a law allowing schools to use a streamlined approach to construction. The Republican approved the...

CHICAGO (AP) – A former Illinois judge convicted of mortgage fraud has been sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Former Cook...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker has named former state Comptroller Dan Hynes as deputy governor among top staff picks. The Democrat also...

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – A monthly survey of rural bankers in parts of 10 Plains and Western states suggests the regional economy is growing....