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

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

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.

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

While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People ...

Some officials across Central Illinois are worried several townships could be dissolved if proposed bills continue to move forward. The Township Officials ...

What's so important about compost? Food waste is a pressing environmental concern in Illinois. In Cook County — and in many counties around the state — it accounts for up to 37% of landfill material.

Some residents of rural Illinois and Oregon are hoping to ditch their states and either join neighboring ones or create whole ...

The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...

Wisconsin is on track to break spending records once again in a high court contest that's at times turned heated. But these ...

House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, appears to be entirely serious about his idea for Indiana to negotiate with Illinois about the Hoosier State absorbing up to 33 Illinois counties whose voters ...