Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) joked Tuesday that a “kindergarten class” drew his state’s district map after comedian Stephen Colbert called the map “crazy.” “If you’re considering doing a ...

Mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Marseilles, Illinois, LaSalle County health officials said.

First responders have complained more equipment and manpower are needed to handle emergencies in the wake of beach-related improvements the state has made.

The burn ban will remain in effect while state and federal resources assist in cleanup efforts along the Guadalupe River.

LA County adopts fire maps that leave out much of Altadena’s burn area An estimated 60% of residents who lost their homes in the January firestorms won’t be required to rebuild to the highest ...

Kendall County will have help paying for the massive cleanup effort that awaits in the wake of the Guadalupe River flooding earlier this month. While search crews continue to comb the river for three ...

A man was found dead inside his home following a tense standoff with police in Sussex County over the weekend, officials said.The incident began in Byram Township around 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 20, ...

The Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is pushing back after Orland Township officials voted to close the state's busiest DMV.

Small plane crashes in Ogle County, Illinois; at least one fatality reported with only the pilot on board. NTSB investigates cause.