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On the heels of Chicago approving a phase out of the lower wage, advocates want to end it statewide.

The SJ-R remains committed to telling stories, asking the powerful hard questions, and giving voice to the voiceless for the betterment of community

Former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey posted a fake mugshot of himself the same day Donald Trump's mugshot was released in Georgia.

Former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey posted a fake mugshot of himself the same day Donald Trumps mugshot was released in Georgia.

Former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey posted a fake mugshot of himself the same day Donald Trumps mugshot was released in Georgia.

Although judges will no longer be able to place bail, they can decide to detain a defendant if they pose a risk or seen as liable to flee prosecution.

Polls are now open for Tuesdays consolidated election featuring the Springfield mayors race and race for treasurer.

With the deadline to advance legislation to the next chamber fast approaching, the Illinois House began passing dozens of bills last week

Singer-songwriter Toby Keith once asked actor Clint Eastwood how he stayed so active and seemingly youthful at 88 years old. Eastwoods response: "I just get up every day and dont let the old man in," provided fodder for Keiths song "Dont Let the Old Man In," used in the score in Eastwoods movie "The Mule."

Democrats who control the General Assembly are positioning the wide-ranging gun law for a vote as early as next month.