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A Sterling man was sentenced to four life sentences today: that’s on top of the two life sentences he is already serving. Nicholas Sheley was sentenced to…

The new director of Illinois’ child welfare agency wants a better system for tracking children who die from abuse or neglect.Bobbie Gregg’s listing her…

Politicians, public employee unions and others spent the last several years focused on pensions. Illinois racked up a $100 billion unfunded liability --…

The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to quickly consider a case challenging the constitutionality of a ballot measure that could change the way Illinois…

Crop experts say the recent heat and humidity that has hit Illinois is ideal for the state's soybean and corn crops.Nikki Keltner is a program coordinator…

Despite a standstill over the Illinois budget, a group of bipartisan lawmakers has been meeting more often in recent weeks to devise a plan to overhaul…

Anxious legislators will once again see a deposit from the state of Illinois in their bank accounts. They’re getting paid tomorrow.Illinois doesn’t have…

In Illinois, gasoline is taxed twice -- so explains Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo): "What we have in Illinois is a tax on a tax. Which is just wrong.…

The rule would allow entrepreneurs to raise up to $1 million a year from investors. Critics say this sort of crowdfunding does not protect investors or companies.

Gun violence was the focus at a ceremony to install Chicago's top federal prosecutor. Zach Fardon was sworn in yesterday. U.S. attorney General Eric…