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JOLIET U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced

Recent gains in McLean Countys population and economy have given area economic and government leaders something to celebrate — but also, a puzzle to solve.

A decision Tuesday by the Illinois Supreme Court means the end of cash bail in the state. Cash bail will officially end on Sept. 18 of this year, making the state the first in the nation to entirely eliminate cash bail.

Biggest hail recorded in the state, the county with most tornadoes and a lot of wind in North Dakota. Here are a few answers that might surprise you.

A Saybrook man faces charges related to forged vehicle registration.

Stacker investigated which counties in Kentucky have the most bridges in dire need of repair using data from the Federal Highway Administration.

Stacker investigated which counties in Kentucky have the most bridges in dire need of repair using data from the Federal Highway Administration.

Central Illinois will be bringing fireworks to the masses on July 4th. Heres where you can watch Independence Day shows on the Fourth of July.

The therapy wing at the Childrens Advocacy Center has been named for Sharon Klingman, a longtime counselor who has provided one-on-one, confidential services there for 20 years.

Governor Andy Beshear is handing out about $4.4 Million for local governments to repair roads.