Matt Wigginton, an attorney and former trustee, has assumed the role of mayor after Mike Phelan chose not to run for reelection.

City planners are seeking input from residents as part of the implementation of the Forward SGF Comprehensive Plan related to ...

They’ll be hosting various workshops in different center city neighborhoods so you can give your input on how the city should tackle adding missing middle housing.

As Illinois faces a population decline, some cities like Champaign are experiencing growth, while others, such as Springfield ...

Currently, federal dollars for affordable housing can only be applied to those living in a certain area of town, limiting who ...

A May 20 meeting in the Woodland Heights neighborhood was the first of nine such planned gatherings. It was held in Doling on ...

The University of Illinois Chicago will host the new Illinois Youth Institute in 2026, expanding global food education in ...

the University of Illinois at Springfield provides students with both individualized attention and the opportunities of a larger institution. Undergraduates can choose from over 50 degrees across ...

Winfred Wilson was struggling to make ends meet on less than $700 a month, so he moved in with his daughter, gave up his car ...

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois — State lawmakers Thursday took the baby step toward passing a budget by sending shell bills to their respective chambers. Shell bills are placeholders for incoming ...

State lawmakers have until Saturday to fill a budget gap facing the CTA, Metra and Pace. A new plan would see the ...

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