Illinois spending $20M to encourage complete census count August 8, 2019 10:46 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois is giving out $20 million in grants to community organizations and local governments…
Pritzker favors fried food as Illinois State Fair opens August 8, 2019 10:45 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – When it comes to food at the Illinois State Fair, Gov. J.B. Pritzker isn’t…
Emails: Pritzker’s office not aware band booked for 2 months August 7, 2019 10:59 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A southern rock band whose logo features the Confederate flag was booked for the…
Pritzker ‘thankful’ no Illinois mass shootings, ignoring 2 August 6, 2019 11:03 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he’s thankful that the state has not suffered a…
Chicago mayor blames Trump rhetoric for mass shootings August 6, 2019 10:59 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is joining the chorus of people contending rhetoric used by President…
Lawmakers to investigate use of guardianship loophole August 2, 2019 11:01 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois lawmakers say they will investigate the use of a loophole in the state’s guardianship…
Illinois extends tax credits to producers working in state August 2, 2019 11:00 am|CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation extending tax credits for film production through 2026,…
Law enforcement veteran picked for criminal justice agency July 26, 2019 10:57 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A veteran in law enforcement research and training has been named executive director of…
Thousands visit Illinois governor mansion after renovations July 22, 2019 2:54 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Thousands of people have visited the Illinois governor’s mansion since it reopened last year…
5 sites in Chicago be studied for casino feasibility July 18, 2019 3:14 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Five sites in Chicago will be reviewed as possible locations for a casino.
State Rifle Association sues over gun dealer oversight law July 18, 2019 2:47 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – The Illinois State Rifle Association is challenging a law requiring more oversight for firearms dealers.
Consulting firm to evaluate Chicago casino feasibility July 15, 2019 11:40 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The Illinois Gaming Board has selected a consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study…
Confederate Railroad books Illinois gig after state fair ban July 11, 2019 12:37 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – The country rock band whose logo with Confederate flags got it banned from a…
Illinois sees 8th-straight record tourism growth in 2018 July 3, 2019 11:25 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois saw an eighth-straight year of record tourism growth in 2018, attracting more than…
Stiffer texting while driving penalties begin Monday June 29, 2019 4:11 pm|Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislative initiative strengthening the law on texting while driving takes effect Monday,…
Governor signs $45 billion state construction bill June 29, 2019 12:21 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed into law a $45 billion capital spending plan…
Report: 1 in 4 Illinois children ready to enter kindergarten June 28, 2019 1:12 pm|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A new state report has found that just one out of every four children…
Illinois governor gets boat speed warning on Wisconsin lake June 28, 2019 1:09 pm|CHICAGO (AP) – Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s press secretary says the governor received a warning for speeding during…
Marijuana legalization allows criminal record clearing June 27, 2019 11:10 am|SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – There are nearly 800,000 criminal records in Illinois for marijuana possession despite a new…
The Latest: Illinois 11th to legalize recreational marijuana June 26, 2019 11:22 am|CHICAGO (AP) – The Latest on recreational marijuana legalization in Illinois (all times local):