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Madison County is one of 20 communities around the nation to receive a Thriving Communities grant.

Bills signed by Gov. Jim Pillen, among other things, will let peacetime veterans receive emergency county aid and require "Medigap" insurers to offer them to many Medicare recipients under 65.

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Illinois kangaroo owners are one step closer to being forced to surrender their marsupials this week after the House passed a bill criminalizing their possession.

This week in Business Briefcase: Forbes names Stockman Bank to list of best banks, TDS seeks intern for Helena area, Great West Engineering has a new hire, and more.

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s plan to address Illinois pension woes was the subject of a House hearing Thursday.

Gov. Jim Pillen came up empty-handed Thursday in his quest to reduce property taxes by even half of his 40% goal, but he told lawmakers theyll be called back to

Senior citizens came with plenty of questions for the Boone County commissioners Thursday.

CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WV News) — Clarksburg City Council members met Thursday evening and heard a presentation on the city’s new Economic Development Plan.

Three local fire districts were among 191 agencies to receive a share of $6 million in grants from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to boost the number of firefighters during