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Springfield traffic court is usually a very crowded place, as the city has a well-known reputation for being tough on ...
As climate change ravages many corners of the country, Illinois — with its nutrient-rich soil and more temperate weather — is emerging as the land of opportunity. But an agricultural landscape ...
Itching for a road trip, I pulled out a map of the Midwest. When my finger landed on Minneapolis I knew I had my destination.
President Donald Trump has called for the "largest mass deportation program in history," singling out what he called "the ...
CHICAGO Governor JB Pritzker announced his re-election campaign, pledging to continue to get big things done for working ...
Gov. JB Pritzker officially launched his bid for a third term on Thursday during a rally at Grand Crossing Park in Chicago.
Do you think you know everything about the good ol' U.S. of A.? These fascinating U.S. geography facts are guaranteed to blow ...
Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including elections at the DNC and in ...
The new Israeli military operation against Iran is giving President Donald Trump a fresh test of his campaign promise to disentangle the U.S. from foreign conflicts. It lands as he’s dealing ...
The highest concentrations of undocumented immigrants in Midwest states are in cities with "sanctuary" policies.
Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.