Tensions are mounting over trans athletes in girls' sports in Illinois, as the state continues to allow males to compete against and beat out females in sports across the state. A youth track meet ...

WATCH: WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined Sunday’s WGN Weekend Morning News to discuss the $55.2 billion state budget approved by Illinois lawmakers just before their midnight deadline ...

MARKHAM, Ill. (WLS) -- Two people were taken into custody after an Illinois State Police trooper was hit by a wrong-way driver and injured Thursday in the south suburbs, officials said.

Liggins has been ranked as high as the No. 18 prospect in Illinois, according to Rivals, and he had dozens of offers, including Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas ...

Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias warned residents ... that are disguised as legitimate and often include company logos that look real." They are designed to steal money and often ...

The state of Illinois and almost every Illinois county was added to that list. Counties and cities deemed to be non-compliant with the Trump administration's immigration policies are threatened ...

State Rep. Shannon Bird wants to go to Congress. The Adams County Democrat hopes to challenge GOP Rep. Gabe Evans next fall and is jumping into the primary for the 8th Congressional District.

It's time to find out who can make the grade at the Illinois boys state track and field championships. This week's sectionals are the first step. Athletes in Class 2A attempted to qualify on ...

So, if we can continue this and improve upon it, that’ll be good for the residents of Illinois.” Tight fiscal picture, federal funding uncertainty complicate state budget talks Although the ...

A tornado watch is in effect for much of central Illinois, with some counties under ... news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@ ...

Chicago is one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for migrating birds, and a glassy lakefront ... paid for by the state of Illinois. Ms. Clark chose the pattern herself, and it ...