Teens will now be able to vote in the primary of a consolidated election if they will be 18-years-old by the date of the consolidated election.? The new

State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) says he is pleased the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin work Aug. 15 to resurface two miles of

The Illinois State Fair, a tradition dating back to 1853, will get under way Aug. 11 in Springfield. The 11- day event, which emphasizes Illinois’

Illinois drivers will once again receive a reminder letter to renew their yearly license plate sticker from the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. The Secretary

In response to the College of DuPage administrative scandal that resulted in the firing of school President Robert Breuder in 2015, a package of legislation addressing

People caught in possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana will now face a fine of up to $200, as opposed to being arrested

A newly-formed bipartisan commission created by Gov. Rauner and tasked with recommending a comprehensive solution to reform Illinois’ school funding formula met for the first

Gov. Bruce Rauner traveled throughout the state this past week extolling the need for a constitutional amendment that would put term limits on the ballot

Dozens of new laws were signed this week, including a measure that would increase collaboration between state government and the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Area seniors are invited to a free Senior Health and Information Fair August 4 at the Effingham Armory. The event is sponsored by State Sens,