SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A Sangamon County judge is set to rule on the constitutionality of the landmark Illinois pension overhaul. The decision could determine...

A Murphysboro man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a woman has been removed from his position as city alderman. Ronald Nolan had initially...

No charges will be filed in the case of the death of Molly Young. The Office of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecution published a...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Michael Frerichs says he won the race for Illinois state treasurer by about 9,600 votes. The State Senator from Champaign met with...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Legislation giving Illinois’ attorney general more power to stop state pension payments to convicted felons has passed the Illinois House....

BENTON, Ill. (AP) — A southern Illinois man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for setting his girlfriend on fire. The Associated Press reports...

Carbondale city officials are considering a slight property tax increase to help fund police and firefighter pensions. The city is considering increasing its tax...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois lawmakers are expected in Springfield for one of two remaining legislative sessions under outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn’s tenure. The session starts...

SIU President Randy Dunn has stated that he will take over the duties of Chancellor for a brief period, in a letter written to...