By Kate Irby McClatchy Washington Bureau WASHINGTON — In rescinding Thursday an Obama-era policy that paved the way for states to legalize marijuana, Attorney General Jeff Sessions triggered a hail of criticism from lawmakers on the…

By Greg Bishop  Illinois News Network An Illinois Prisoner Review Board member found to have used racial slurs during his time as a Coles County Sheriff’s deputy won’t comment on the issue. Illinois’ PRB handles good-conduct…

By Robert Zeglinski  Contributor In his time as Bears general manager, while the on-field results have clearly not been up to par, Ryan Pace has rarely if ever minced words. Restraining your offense for your young quarterback in…

PEORIA — The Human Service Center of Peoria has started distributing free opioid overdose kits to the public in an effort funded by a federal grant. The (Peoria) Journal Star reports that 16 kits were given out within the first 20…

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois could see changes this year that expand access to medical marijuana, as operators say the number of patients allowed to buy the drug is too low to recoup investments. Retail sales of medical cannabis in Illinois…

ROCKFORD -- The man found dead on a frozen portion of the Rock River yesterday has been identified. The body of Brent Decker, 41, of Rockford, was spotted at around 8 a.m., Wednesday, by a Rockford Park District employee who was salting…

By Jim Hagerty Contributor ROCKFORD -- Jury selection in the murder trial of James E. Williams is set to begin Monday, Jan. 8, at the Winnebago County Courthouse. Williams, 52, faces three counts of first-degree murder and a single…

Jeff Sessions believes pot is just 'slightly less awful' for a person than heroin. By Sadie Gurman  Associated Press WASHINGTON — Attorney General Jeff Sessions is rescinding the Obama-era policy that had paved the way for legalized…

CHICAGO — Officials are looking for information about two men they say have been breaking into video gaming terminals in central Illinois and stealing cash. The Illinois Gaming Board says the men have carried out several burglaries at…

GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy says the team is working through some hard times following a disappointing season. In an interview on WTMJ-AM Thursday, McCarthy says his message to players departing for the…