U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood spoke to WCBU during a stop in Peoria to announce federal appropriation money for an industrial park in the city. He gave his thoughts on current events including the federal deficit, mail-in voting and data centers.

During a media appearance Tuesday in Bloomington, Pritzker said he's the most pro-economic development governor since Jim Thompson, who left office in 1991. He plans to work with Logan County officials to address state properties where industry has left, including the pending closure of Logan Correctional Center.

Recent ethics investigations raised questions about office’s professionalism

Mayor Tracy Welch wants to see the women's prison site remediated, unlike what happened two decades ago at the 100-acre Lincoln Developmental Center site. It's part of the City of Lincoln's multi-pronged strategy boosting economic development in the Logan County seat.

The traffic disruption is planned for Thursday.

Disability rights advocates worry about potential for coercion, want more state oversight

Michele Anderson started in the position Tuesday.

Mermet Springs is one of only two dive spots in Illinois that offers a full-service diving experience and training, from night diving to open water, advanced and instructor certification.

Illinois has already experienced a record-breaking number of tornadoes in 2026, but this year even thunderstorms are proving to be dangerous.

OSF HealthCare is expanding use of AI to all its hospitals for potential stroke patients, including those at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.