Democratic State Treasurer Michael Frerichs abruptly canceled a news conference he called for Tuesday where he planned to "address misinformation" about the graduated income tax amendment that will be on the November ballot.

A fire late Monday evening destroyed a swine confinement area in rural Beardstown.

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Hearings into whether House Speaker Michael Madigan should be disciplined for his connections to a Commonwealth Edison bribery scheme have been put on hold until after the November election.

Authorities in Christian County, which remains among counties at the state's warning level for coronavirus, reported its 23rd death linked to the disease on Tuesday.

Local health leaders are encouraging the public to take the same actions that help prevent the spread of COVID-19 wearing a face mask, washing hands frequently and maintaining social distance to also prevent spread of the flu.

A police reform ordinance that largely codifies existing department policy while making changes to the city's Police Citizen Review Commission (PCRC) was approved by the Springfield City Council Tuesday evening.

California state Sen. Toni Atkins was going to ask Kamala Harris about her upcoming debate with Vice President Mike Pence when Harris animatedly interrupted.

A trio of players from the Chatham Glenwood High School girls tennis team won their singles and doubles matches to help the Titans down Sacred Heart-Griffin 8-1 at Washington Park on Monday.