Local
12 months ago
Illinois Democrats defend US House seats from GOP challengers across the state

During the campaign, Budzinski played up her role in helping secure a $51 million federal grant for an agricultural tech hub run by the University of Illinois.

Agriculture
12 months ago
Illinois Crop Report

95% of corn and soybeans have been harvested.

Local
12 months ago
‘They were being paid as a favor to Mike Madigan’: Feds’ star witness takes stand

Former ComEd exec-turned-FBI mole testifies about no-work contracts for speaker’s allies.

National
12 months ago
Donald Trump has sweeping plans for a second administration. Here’s what he’s proposed

Trump’s agenda also would scale back federal government efforts on civil rights and expand presidential powers.

Local
12 months ago
Pritzker’s budget office projects $3.2B deficit in early look at upcoming fiscal year

Despite string of recent surpluses, report could foreshadow challenging budget year.

Local
12 months ago
Illinois Democrats look to defend congressional seats across the state

Budzinski, 47, is hoping for a second term in the narrow, Democrat-leaning district that cuts through central Illinois from the St. Louis area to Champaign and includes college towns and agricultural communities.

Local
12 months ago
What to expect in Illinois on Election Day

In the U.S. House, incumbents are running for reelection in all 17 districts.

National
12 months ago
Why does it take so long to count votes in some states?

In Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, for instance, mail ballots are not opened until Election Day, which extends the vote counting process.

Horace Mann sign at Springfield, IL headquarters
Business
12 months ago
Horace Mann reports $34M profit in 3rd Qtr

The company posted revenue of $412.1 million in the period.

Pet of the Week
12 months ago
Meet Marble – Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Sangamon County Animal Control and Adoption Center is full beyond capacity with both cats and dogs. Meow Mobile is offering an adoption fee offset thru the end of the year. Adoption fees reduced to $25 for kittens and cats.