When severe weather hits the United States, there are ways people across the country can prepare for the potential impact of ...

A 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County reached speeds over 100 mph, ending in tragedy. The pursuit raises major concerns about law enforcement policies and public safety.

Numerous bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would dissolve townships with varying populations, including 50,000, 5,000 and 500 people.

After several years of decline, the population is increasing, helped by immigration, while outbound migration slows.

Abortion rights and the influence of donations from billionaires Elon Musk and George Soros took center stage in a sometimes testy debate Wednesday between candidates for the Wisconsin Supreme Court ...

Greene County's April 1 election has mostly unopposed races, with a few contested positions in municipal and township elections.