Longtime U.S. Senator Dick Durbin from Illinois has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, potentially leaving a significant gap for rural voices.

Democrat Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old internet personality, received more financial support in her 9th District campaign's first week than veteran lawmaker Jan Schakowsky did in the entire first ...

BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago White Sox placed rookie infielder Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list with right thumb inflammation on Monday before their game against the Boston Red Sox.

Also Monday, Chicago transferred left-hander Martin Pérez from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list. He was placed on the IL on Saturday because of inflammation in his pitching elbow.

The annual Illinois Route 66 Red Carpet Corridor Festival will take place May 3 and 4 in central Illinois. This festival is a self-guided journey along 100 miles of historic Old Route 66 from from ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is expanding his national profile and generating buzz around a potential 2028 presidential candidacy. The first of Pritzker’s upcoming high profile events is the New ...

Four people from Wisconsin were killed on Saturday when their private, single-engine plane crashed in a field near an airport in rural Illinois after reportedly striking powerlines, authorities said.

Four people have been killed after a small plane hit power lines and suddenly crashed into a field in Illinois. The accident took place on Saturday morning (April 19) in Trilla, Illinois ...

Four people have died after a plane crashed into a field. The incident happened on Saturday morning in Illinois, US, and an investigation has now been launched. The plane crashed in Trilla ...

COLES COUNTY, Ill. (WEAU) - UPDATE: Illinois State Police investigation into fatal crash is complete. It is now in the hands of the National Transportation Safety Board. COLES COUNTY, Ill.

Illinois has become the latest blue state to ensure transgender athletes can play girls sports. Republicans in the state are aggressively trying to change that. The Illinois High School ...