A Black alderperson called a white alderperson racist, then suggested they settle their differences “outside.” Depending on your point of view, this might have been upsetting or entertaining to those ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is a national outlier in the power he has compared to mayors in other big cities.

John Barros had been planning a trip to Springfield even before it was revealed the head of the Basketball Hall of Fame met ...

Affordability isn’t a niche concern — it is the fundamental issue shaping the quality of life of every American community.

Governor Ron DeSantis visited St. Augustine on Wednesday to unveil a statue of Frederick Douglass, an abolitionist, statesman and orator. "Yes, it was a big surprise," St. Augustine City Manager ...

The family behind Leak and Sons Funeral Home has been intertwined with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his family for decades. Now, they’re handling services for the civil rights leader. 🗞️ Plus: Rep.

St. Augustine leaders learned five days before the statue's arrival that the state was installing it. The lack of say on its placement and look has some concerned.

Eleven minutes’ worth. That’s all the 16-millimeter color film Alan Dater had in the canister of his handheld camera on the night of Feb. 22, 1980, inside the Field House International Ice Rink (now ...

The Sangamon County Board could face a shake-up this election season. Here are the races and candidates to know.

A new airport manager will start at the Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport. Drake Huffman will lead airport operations, maintenance and strategic initiative, and safety and regulatory compliance ...

Testimony was divided over legislation heard Tuesday in a Missouri Senate committee hearing requiring local governments to reimburse companies for moving utilities.