In May, Springfield city elected officials were due their first raise in nearly a decade.

Following pressure from local elected officials, PNC Financial Services has reversed a decision to shutter its only east side branch location.

A California woman intentionally coughed on a 1-year-old baby following an argument over social distancing.

As the state moves Friday into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan, some local parks, museums and entertainment areas prepare to welcome guests with restrictions.

Cass County officials reported another 19 cases of COVID-19 Tuesday, including 18 positives at a long-term care facility where an outbreak was first reported last week.

Sangamon County board member Mike Sullivan, R-District 11, is stepping down as of July 14.Sullivan, 62, a Gardner Township resident, told board Chairman Andy Van Meter in a letter that due to "personal reasons and to spend more time with my family," he is resigning.

Masks and screening for coronavirus symptoms will be part of life in Illinois schools this fall as students return for in-person instruction as much as possible.

The state has released new guidelines for schools, colleges and universities to return to in-person learning in the fall as the state prepares to enter Phase 4 of Gov.

An elderly couple was killed in a house fire in South Jacksonville Monday morning.