Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away ...

However, some counties in the state are increasing sharply in population, while others are declining. The county with the greatest ... Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon, Pennsylvania and West ...

If successful, it will drastically alter the map for Illinoisans ... “dominance” of Chicago in Cook County, a Democrat stronghold. The population of Illinois is almost 13 million, and ...

As Peoria experiences considerable development and economic growth, here’s a look back at the city’s roots and early days.

The emeritus history professor and dean from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is now a board member for the ...

When a political party does nothing but lose, it's got nothing left to lose. That's why Illinois House Republicans last week filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Democrat-drawn House ...

The Kremlin provided a quick fact-check after Rubio claimed there was no prisoner swap between Russia and the United States.

Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods will resign effective Sunday, Feb. 2, to lead a new nonprofit advocacy group for people with disabilities. McConchie, who has used a wheelchair ...

A mild winter with low or no snow to cover fields allows birds such as sandhill cranes and Canada geese to stay in Wisconsin.