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.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a bill Thursday that outlines a financial structure for a Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond, ...

The family behind Leak and Sons Funeral Home has been intertwined with the Rev. Jesse Jackson and his family for decades. Now ...

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 ...

John and Mimi Fernyak are donating their downtown properties to the Richland County Foundation to help further economic development.