The first extensive public look at next year’s state finances contains a warning to lawmakers from the governor’s office: ...

Before polls even opened Tuesday, more than 2.6 million Illinois voters cast their ballots. That’s nearly 1 of every 3 ...

"It's exciting," Watkins said. "It's exhilarating. It's a great feeling. This is why you coach football — for feelings like ...

Republican Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked ...

Ballots continue to be counted in Effingham County, according to the County Clerk's Office. Of the 21 out of 38 precincts reporting, 50% or 6,536 have voted in favor of the 1% County Schools ...

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) marks the recent 10th anniversary of its hospice program in Illinois and National Hospice Week Nov. 11-15 by highlighting 10 myths about hospice.

With nearly half of Illinois’ votes counted, Kamala Harris is the projected winner of the state’s 19 Electoral College votes. Harris is at 57%. Former President Donald Trump is at ...

Voters in Effingham County voted down a 1% County Schools Facilities sales tax for the fourth time Tuesday, according to unofficial eleciton results.

On the eve of his retirement announcement in late 2016, longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain wrote letters to longtime ...

One question that will be asked over and over again on election night is “Who won?” The Associated Press will answer that ...

Election officials and experts caution voters to be patient and expect results in the coming days. “Election Day is not ...

Aaron Witges is used to yelling, just not in a microphone. Witges is an assistant coach on the Effingham Flaming Hearts girls basketball team and head junior varsity coach and can get his message ...