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Illinois lawmakers are moving forward with changes to a massive criminal justice reform law. The state House and Senate both approved a trailer bill that is designed to make it easier for law enforcem...

Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the Decatur Park District's 4th of July firework display, typically held in Nelson Park over Lake Decatur will be canceled for 2021. We are looking forward t...

Part of Illinois' new political map is not changing. The Illinois Supreme Court yesterday ordered a halt to the changes for court districts. Democratic lawmakers redrew the court district lines as par...

A woman who tried to chase down the suspect who hit her car is reporting that she was shot at by a passenger. Police say the 33-year-old victim followed the silver Jeep Cherokee that hit her vehicle a...

Every year, states across the country compete with each other for people and their wealth as Americans move between states. It appears Illinois is losing that battle. The nonprofit Wirepoints reviewed...

State Senator Robert Peters advanced legislation that would improve mental health emergency responses through the Senate Friday. In July of 2020, the federal government laid the groundworks for 988 to...

The Illinois tourism and hospitality industries are receiving federal funding. The U.S. Department of Commerce is investing one-million dollars into the state's industries. The funds are part of the C...

Illinois may be implementing a lottery in connection with receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Baseball and Six Flags tickets have already been offered to residents as a way to boost vaccination numbers. S...

Without complete Census data, partisan-drawn legislative maps are now law for the next ten years in Illinois. It's possible there could be adjustments. It's also possible there could be lawsuits. Gov....

Governor Pritzker is releasing guidance for Illinois' Phase Five reopening plan. Pritzker announced Friday that businesses and activities are able to reopen at full capacity when the state enters Phas...