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By The Associated Press ALTON, Ill. (AP) — The National Weather Service predicts crests along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers in the coming week could near historic levels. Madison County emergency management officials say…

By Benjamin Yount The Center Square SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers are close to another new law that would ban local police departments and sheriff's offices across the state from working with federal immigration officials. The…

By Cole Lauterbach The Center Square SPRINGFIELD - Illinois lawmakers have endorsed steeper fines for drivers who pass a school bus when they’re dropping off or picking up kids. The legislation, sponsored by state Rep. Darren Bailey,…

By Cole Lauterbach The Center Square CHICAGO - When the United States economy finally slows down and begins its slog through another economic downturn, Illinois will not be ready. Along with New Jersey, credit rating agency Moody’s…

By Brett Rowland The Center Square CHICAGO - Promising to address corruption, violence, education and the city's finances, Lori Lightfoot was sworn in to office Monday, becoming the first black woman and openly gay mayor in Chicago.…

By Greg Bishop The Center Square SPRINGFIELD - Netflix and chill could soon be more expensive in Illinois under a proposal from the governor’s office to increase taxes on liquor, wine, beer and streaming media services, among other…

By Cole Lauterbach The Center Square SPRINGFIELD - Drinking in Illinois could soon cost more. Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants to raise taxes on beer, wine and liquor to help pay for a new infrastructure spending plan. A proposal released…

By Benjamin Yount Illinois News Network QUINCY -- Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said the flooding in Illinois is worse and more frequent than in the past. Nearly a third of Illinois is covered by disaster declarations. "We have…

By Cole Lauterbach Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD - Estimates of Illinois’ public pension debt continue to climb despite the growing national economy. The way Illinois’ pension debt is measured requires estimating future earnings,…

By The Associated Press WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) — Officials have identified the fourth victim of an explosion at a northern Illinois silicone plant and say a memorial is planned Friday morning at the site. AB Specialty Silicones general…

By Benjamin Yount Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD - Students in sixth, seventh, and eighth grades in Illinois could soon have a new class in voting and government. The Illinois Senate is going to take up a proposed requirement to…

By Cole Lauterbach Illinois News Network CHICAGO -- Illinois advocates have raised concerns that a question about immigration status on the U.S. Census could lead to an undercounting of the state’s population, potentially exacerbating…

By Sara Burnett Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he's reached an agreement with key lawmakers on a plan to legalize recreational marijuana in the state starting next year. Pritzker joined fellow…

By The Associated Press ALTON, Ill. (AP) — A disaster proclamation has been issued by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for 34 counties along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers due to flooding. Friday's declaration is to ensure communities…

By The Associated Press ALTON, Ill. (AP) — Portions of Illinois are preparing for high Mississippi River waters as forecasts show rising levels in the coming days. The National Weather Service issued flood warnings for several river…