MARION, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois police officer who planned to keep his job despite winning election to the Marion City Council is taking a...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — An Illinois Student Assistance Commission official says even a small setback for paying for school can prevent a financially needy...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The state’s new superintendent of schools believes the formula for distributing state aid to schools is flawed. But Tony Smith...

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Illinois’ attorney general is continuing a statewide tour to generate support for more stringent efforts to prevent campus sex assaults. Lisa...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are again considering a ban on crib bumper pads along with a proposal to set state safety standards for the...