Democrats said moves would eventually lower electric bills in Illinois, while Republicans noted a surcharge on consumer bills would partly back battery installations.

“The legislation bolsters tools and programs the state needs to achieve its clean energy goals and rebukes recent federal ...

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Article Summary State lawmakers worked behind the scenes for weeks to craft a package to respond to the federal immigration ...

The federal government’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago region is now moving at a pace and scale ...

Article Summary An energy policy package incentivizing battery storage passed the General Assembly with only Democratic support and will likely ...

The federal government’s aggressive immigration enforcement campaign in the Chicago region is now moving at a pace and scale that is “wider and more intense” than in previous weeks, Gov.

The former Ad Astra Wine and Tapas Bar in downtown Springfield has been filled. You'll need to wait until Saturday to check ...

Three young adults allegedly broke into a Springfield school twice last week, according to Springfield Police. The trio entered a Brattain Campus building at 425 10th St. via a roof hatch Oct. 15 and ...

After months of renovations and welcoming a child into the world, the owners of a new Springfield eatery are almost ready to ...

SPRINGFIELD — A driver smashed into an apartment building on Worthington Street, heavily damaging the building and forcing six people out of their homes Friday night. The driver was taken to the ...

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon State Capitol has reopened its rotunda to visitors during its almost 9-year renovation of the building. The popular spot, which has been closed since 2022, has ...