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New Law in Illinois will eliminate life without parole sentences for young offenders, and proposed legislation would make the move retroactive.

Homemade maple syrup, one of nature’s original comfort foods, is the star of the show at Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s popular annual Maple Syrup Festival, set for March 25-26.

Prison sentences that give inmates convicted at a young age no hope of ever getting out will soon be a thing of the past in Illinois.

(The Center Square) – Some see a measure at the statehouse as a threat to democracy by allowing non-citizens in Illinois to vote in school board elections. Others see it as giving them a voice in their child's education. ...

(The Center Square) – Illinois lawmakers are giving mixed reviews of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal for the coming fiscal year. Pritzker's proposal includes $1 billion of new spending for preschool, K-12 and highe...

WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IL (WSIL) -- Illinois Governor JB Pritzkers State of the State Address is February 15, 2023. Lawmakers from both sides say they want answers, especially when it comes

State Senator Terri Bryant from Murphysboro says increased spending across the board is a bad idea with a potential recession looming.

MURPHYSBORO, IL (WSIL) – Dozens came together from various organizations in Southern Illinois recently for a SI Veterans Coalition meeting.

Illinois has many waterfalls that are known by the locals, but 'Only In Your State' has put together a road map for you to be able to visit them all. If you love nature it's time to check out these great spots.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) Congresswoman Mary Miller of Oakland, representing the 15th Congressional District, has ann...