The wife of notorious Chicago gang leader and Gangster Disciples founder Larry Hoover wrote an open letter to Illinois First Lady MK Pritzker asking for her husband's state sentence to be commuted.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers advanced a measure that would eliminate mandatory road testing for drivers under 87 and allow people to report close relatives they believe are no longer capable ...

A tornado watch is in effect for much of central Illinois, with some counties under a tornado warning. A tornado warning was issued for Sangamon and Menard counties. The warnings expired at 3:15 p ...

By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast Lady Gaga took home a Sports Emmy on Tuesday night (May 20) for her pre-Super Bowl performance of “Hold My Hand” in tribute to victims ...

HOOPESTON — For the sixth year in a row, Hoopeston Area High School has earned the prestigious Career Choices Gold Medal, joining an elite group of schools nationwide recognized for their ...

As Illinois faces a growing political divide over the issue of trans athletes in girls' sports, the state's lawmakers addressed the topic in a heated back-and-forth on the floor of the state ...

Several places in central Illinois on Tuesday afternoon saw severe storms, with at least one tornado touchdown confirmed. Crews with the National Weather Service are surveying potential tornado ...

Singapore’s concert boom may be cooling with reports of underwhelming resale prices for Lady Gaga’s shows, as tourism experts point to geopolitical uncertainty and softer demand putting the ...

Tensions are mounting over trans athletes in girls' sports in Illinois, as the state continues to allow males to compete against and beat out females in sports across the state. A youth track meet ...

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. (WSIL) -- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring a black bear sighting in southwestern Illinois. The bear was first seen Monday in St. Clair ...

Workers in Hoopeston want their voices to be heard. On Monday, dozens of employees could be seen outside Teasdale Latin Foods holding up strike signs. Newsom slammed for ignoring voters and ...

Lady Gabriella Windsor has praised the Princess of Wales in a rare interview after joining the royal at her Together At Christmas carol service last year. The 44-year-old, who is a second cousin ...