New legislation will reduce SNAP benefits for eligible Illinois residents and tighten eligibility requirements. An estimated ...

When it comes to fair political maps, an Illinois statehouse Republican says Gov. J.B. Pritzker is being a hypocrite. The Texas Legislature is in special session starting this week. One priority is to ...

In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop shares reaction from Illinois Gov. J.B.

Illinois will continue to provide mental health support for LGBTQ+ youth despite federal funding cuts to the service.

AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok told USA TODAY that the wildfires are likely to continue well into October in Canada, so smoke will continue to be an issue in the United States into the fall.

It was a surprise for every single private provider across the state,” said Theresa Lewis, executive director of The Arc of ...

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, officially announced his campaign for reelection to the Illinois House ...

The state is reducing funding for homeless prevention and housing programs despite a 116% rise in homelessness, straining resources statewide.

Facing a tight budget year with constrained spending and limited natural revenue growth, the $55.1 billion fiscal year 2026 ...

Despite searching for several hours Monday, first responders were unable to find the person in the Illinois River.

Democratic State Senator Willie Preston, D-Chicago, criticizes DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a rally at the Statehouse immediately following Noem’s news conference.