The ban was supposed to take effect on July 1, but lawmakers voted with strong bipartisan majorities Sunday morning to pass ...

Scientists in two hail-dimpled vehicles with special mesh protecting the windshields are driving straight into the heart of ...

A Gary man is charged in connection with a double homicide that left two men dead at a Hammond apartment, including his children’s mother’s new boyfriend.

Later this month, members of the Maine East/Maine South high school class of 1965 – which includes notable alums Hillary ...

Air quality alerts and advisories have been issued in multiple states as Canadian wildfire smoke continues to spread.

Michele L. Pankow, the first woman to serve as the Illinois State Fire Marshal, has been appointed by Gov. JB Pritzker to the position, with her appointment set to be approved by the Illinois ...

The appointment of a new chief comes after the planned retirement of Fire Chief Joe Corl, who has served the district for the ...

New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home.

Three key bills head to Gov. Pritzker’s desk, aiming to improve public defense services, protect press freedom, and enhance ...

This year, the program is granting $679,000. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, nursery crops, and ...