An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers. Democratic state Rep. Lisa Davis, an attorney ...

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Concern about the funds is growing now that staffing at the agency has been cut by nearly 50% — from 4,133 to 2,183.

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The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office reported Melissa Howes pleaded guilty to First-Degree Murder and Aggravated DUI ...

ILLINOIS — High schools in Illinois may have to delay their school day start time if a new Illinois bill is passed. According to HB 2951, the bill would prohibit public high schools from having a ...

In its survey of unfilled positions, the state board found that Illinois had 1,877 more classroom teachers in the 2023-24 ...

The highly anticipated Illinois flag redesign contest results were released on Thursday morning. Illinois Secretary of State ...

Native Americans across Illinois were in Springfield Wednesday to celebrate recent laws and promote a new bill to ban stereotyped school mascots.

An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that critics say will make it legal for anyone experiencing a mental health episode to attack police officers.