By Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD - Drivers in Illinois sent more than $200 million in additional gas taxes to Springfield in the first two months after the state's motor fuel tax doubled. Illinois lawmakers doubled the state’s gas tax to 38…

By Peter Hancock  Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Education officials in Illinois say the state is making solid progress under its new evidence-based funding program in narrowing the wealth-based disparities among school districts,…

By Greg Bishop The Center Square SPRINGFIELD - It’s not just Illinois most expensive budget that begins Monday, it’s also the day the state's gas tax will double to pay for a $45 billion statewide capital spending plan. Gov. J.B.…

The 54-year-old Hechenberger remains in custody on charges of child pornography and possession of methamphetamine. His bail was set at $2 million.