How an incoming Trump administration with a Republican controlled Congress will impact the finances of Democrat-run cities and states is still unclear. Speaking with news outlet The Free Press, venture capitalist Peter Thiel said a big issue coming to a head is the looming bankruptcy of blue states and cities like Illinois and Chicago.

Judicial Watch is calling on the Supreme Court to reverse rulings on Illinois’ law allowing mail-in ballots to be counted for 14 days after Election Day.

They’ve had enough. A movement in a myriad of rural counties across deep blue states such as Illinois and California to split off and form new states appears to be gaining some steam in the wake of the Nov.

Undercover video played at Madigan trial Former Chicago Alderman and cooperating witness Daniel Solis returned to testify at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

A conservative legal organization is ratcheting up its opposition to the requirement in Illinois that mail-in ballots be counted for 14 days after Election Day by calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse federal court rulings that upheld the law because three Republican plaintiffs lacked the legal standing to challenge it.

More than 400 progressive community members, activists and elected officials gathered in Albany Park Saturday to discuss how a second Trump term will impact Illinois and Chicago.

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) spoke to Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation about the Trump cabinet nominations as well as aid to Israel.

With teams playing in four classes, three local teams will represent Central Illinois in the state football finals.

A movement in a myriad of rural counties across deep blue states such as Illinois and California to split off and form new states appears to be gaining some steam in the wake of the Nov. 5

With 10 points and 13 rebounds, Illinois true freshman Morez Johnson picked up his first collegiate double-double in a big home win.

Student from across Central Illinois explored a number of career opportunites in the trades as part of the 8th annual Central Illinois Building Trades Career Day Tuesday.

Democrats say they’re still mulling measures to deal with Trump after state legislature’s fall session adjourns.