Illinois is set to modernize its vehicle titling system, requiring financial institutions processing at least five liens per year to switch to electronic lien and titling by July 1, 2026. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias explained that with ELT, lenders transmit records straight to his office, keeping everything di...

A new bill is taking shape in Springfield, targeting the surging impact of data centers on Illinois' power grid. State Senator Ram Villivalam has introduced the POWER Act, backed by the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition. Supporters argue the legislation will require Big Tech companies to bear a greater share of the rising ...

A Clinton police officer has been dismissed following allegations of unprofessional conduct involving a 17-year-old. Police Chief Ben Lowers reports the officer engaged in inappropriate communication with the teen. The department launched an internal investigation immediately after receiving the complaint, and the offi...

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has joined forces with his counterparts in California, Colorado, and Minnesota to take legal action against the Trump administration, following a decision to cut over $600 million in Public Health grants. Raoul argues that this funding is vital for tracking disease outbreaks, upgra...

Decatur is set to host top-tier tennis as the Illinois Women's Pro Tennis Championships return to the Fairview Tennis Complex from June 8 through June 14. Nearly 70 athletes representing over 20 countries will compete, aiming for a share of the $30,000 prize purse and valuable Women's Tennis Association ranking points....