The event was a kickoff to a tour of town halls in Republican-represented congressional districts across the Midwest.

An afternoon vote was expected to clear the way for a Republican-written bill to keep government funding flowing past ...

WNIJ has interviewed the candidates for DeKalb Mayor and is presenting profiles of each. Candidates are listed in ...

Ahead of the 2025 Consolidated Election, Illinoisans can vote early for key roles in their local government. The full list of ...

Previous offices held: Lake Zurich District 95 school board since 2020; and past member, Board of Regents (Private University ...

Illinois Republicans propose bills to lower property taxes, which are currently the second highest in the nation, amid a mass exodus of residents.

From “locked” pouches to exceptions for educational purposes, southwestern Illinois schools’ cell phone policies are diverse.

The lack of a clear Democratic villain isn’t just a challenge for Republican ad makers. It’s a sign of a leadership vacuum within the Democratic Party.

All seven school board seats were up for election in 2023. Because terms are staggered, three seats, all for four-year terms, ...

The News-Democrat contacted candidates in contested races in the April 1 election in the Cahokia, Collinsville, East St.