CHICAGO (AP) — Republican lawmakers are pitching a new idea they say would make a small dent in Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation pension debt. Rep. Mark...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack says 21 states will receive funding to increase the number of gas pumps that offer renewable...

With no budget in place, IL Comptroller Leslie Munger says the state’s backlog of unpaid bills could reach more than $8.5 billion by the...

CHICAGO (AP) — A new survey ranks West Virginia, Louisiana and Illinois as the three worst states in perceived fairness of civil courts to...

The Illinois Senate is approving about $4 billion in funding for human service programs and other areas. The bill appropriates money for child and...

A comprehensive package to fight the growing problem of heroin abuse is set to become law in Illinois. The Senate joined the House in...

Carbondale Fire Chief John Michalesko has announced that he will retire tomorrow. Michalesko is a 35-year veteran of the Carbondale Fire Department, serving as...

Official enrollment numbers have been released and they show an anticipated drop in new students. Current SIU enrollment is 17,292, which is a 3.9%...