Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

A lawsuit filed this week with the Illinois Supreme Court aims to do what years of reform pleas, a previous lawsuit and a ...

The six-month shut down of Interstate 255 in St. Clair County for a roadwork project will begin at 12 a.m. Saturday. If you ...

Backed by the powerful corn lobby, Marquis Energy’s push to bury carbon emissions underground has sparked a fierce debate in ...

Map showing a detour route for the closure of Interstate 255 in St. Clair County. Illinois Department ... To pay for the project, the state is using Rebuild Illinois funds, which come from increas ...

and forge the state of 'New Illinois.' Their mantra is: 'Leave Illinois without moving.' American history is littered with examples of states and counties trying to redraw maps — and most often ...

A POLITICO analysis found roughly a quarter of all large metro areas face both housing shortages and high flood risk.

Rats and mice can carry hantavirus, leptospirosis, and salmonella. This is especially a problem homes that have children as ...