Aqua Illinois said elevated levels of nitrates in the Kankakee River, which may be harmful to infants under 6 months old, prompted the alert, which also warned not to boil the water, as boiling water can actually worsen the elevated nitrate levels.

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued guidance on protesting rights and responsibilities, while emphasizing non-violence and adherence to the law.

As Donald Trump revamps his promised nationwide crackdown on immigration, federal authorities are taking more aggressive measures to detain immigrants.

Today's Friday the 13th! But there's no need to be superstitious, because many chains in Illinois are celebrating the spooky day by offering customers and rewards members select discounts and freebies.

The increase in calls was largely driven by a lack of safe housing for survivors, according to a new report from the group that operates the hotline.

The winning numbers in Thursday evening’s drawing of the "Illinois Pick 3 Evening" game were: (one, one, two, Bonus: nine)

Three men were injured in a shooting at a large gathering in Joliet, police said Friday. Joliet police said they were called to the Riverwalk Homes Apartments in the 300 block of North Broadway just after 9:45 p.

An article in ProPublica in June of last year was the first indication to many in Illinois that they may be facing an assault on their homeschool rights from lawmakers. Titled “How Illinois’ Hands-Off Approach to Homeschooling Leaves Children at Risk,