Sangamon County officials reported 57 new coronavirus cases Friday, with some the result of the Illinois Department of Public Health fixing what had been a backlog in reporting due to a large volume of testing.

Illinois' wealthiest man and frequent Republican political donor Ken Griffin has pledged $20 million to a group dedicated to defeating a graduated tax constitutional amendment.

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon Friday identified the victim of a motorcycle accident as Jacob Inskip, 18, of Springfield.

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Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder, in his capacity as the city's liquor commissioner, has suspended the liquor license of Wet Bar, 221 S.

A special House committee charged with investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan will hold its first meeting next week.

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said Friday that he won't allow the Pentagon to cut funding for the military's independent newspaper, Stars and Stripes, effectively halting Defense leaders plan to shut the paper down this month.

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WASHINGTON - As President Donald Trump sows doubt about the legitimacy of the 2020 election, he's found a powerful partner in Attorney General William Barr.