Trump's tariffs raise alarms for Illinois farm industry
The state ranks fifth in the country for agricultural product exports worth $10.6 billion, according to the Illinois ...
Metro-east lawmakers join GOP in call for ethics reforms in wake of Madigan conviction
The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by ...
Celebrate the majesty of midwestern nature at Wildlife Prairie Park in Illinois
Wildlife Prairie Park’s 180 animals and 1,800 acres of wilderness perfectly encapsulate the beauty of the midwest just ...
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Local historian and author shares rich history of Southern Illinois
MARION, Ill. (WSIL) -- A local historian and author will be sharing the rich history of Southern Illinois. The event will be ...
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Lawmakers react to Madigan verdict
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions today following former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...
Michael Madigan guilty of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud
Jurors found Madigan guilty of 10 counts against him and not guilty of seven others, including a charge of racketeering ...
Democrats try to move on after ex-Illinois speaker’s conviction as GOP calls for greater state ethics reforms
Hoping to finally turn the page on former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decadeslong reign over Illinois politics, Democrats ...
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan guilty on federal bribery, wire fraud charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the state’s most powerful politician during his nearly four-decade reign, was ...