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There have been multiple incidents where the Capitol Complex has had to be placed on a lockdown In the past few months. Now, in an effort to make it safer, lawm

Area political and law officials respond Thursday after a New York Jury convicted former President Donald Trump on all 34 counts in a hush money case.

The House of Representatives passed the state budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 overnight. But the vote came with concerns from Republicans.The House sta

Illinois state senators approved a historic budget late Sunday night.

(The Center Square) – Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts.

(The Center Square) – Illinois gun owners rallied at the state capitol to show their displeasure with the state’s gun laws, and express hopes for success in the courts.

(The Center Square) – State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Director Patrick Delfino was questioned in the House Public Safety Appropriations Committee about the office's funding requests. ILSAAP is seeking more than $...

Illinois House Republicans are both condemning and praising a recent ruling about illegal immigrants being abl...

Among them: Better notification of released prisoners

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) proposes some fixes to the Safe-T Act, which he says is soft on crime. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD - Some Republican state lawmakers want to shore up Illinois’ Safe-T Act.  State Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) wants to incentivize ta