1985: The State of Illinois Center was dedicated. The pink-and-blue building with stunning atrium and walls made of glass, ...

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While home sales were up marginally compared to this time last year, affordability challenges are not easing for buyers in ...

At least seven people have gotten sick after coming in contact with the poultry, but only one person in Illinois has become ...

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly announced Tuesday morning that she has entered the race for Illinois' open Senate seat.

National Bacon Day is officially in December, but the state of Illinois now has its own day to celebrate- May 7.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The federal deadline to get a REAL ID is Wednesday. There have been long lines for days at the super-site in Chicago's Loop with people waiting in line for hours. Secretary of State ...

Illinois Democrat U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky says she won’t seek reelection next year after 14 terms in the House ...

In Illinois, wind power is the state's largest source of renewable energy. The 17 states and Washington, D.C., say Trump is ...

The Department of Education is investigating the Evanston-Skokie school district in Illinois after a teacher alleged the ...

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi has amassed $19 million for a likely U.S. Senate run, putting him far ahead of his Illinois ...