The Bluff Line Railroad, established in the 1890s, faced natural disasters and ceased operations in 1930.

An Illinois representative has introduced legislation to tax road mileage as the state sees less revenue from the gas tax.

High Speed Rail Alliance, a Chicago-based advocacy group, is throwing its support behind three state bills that, if passed, ...

A 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County reached speeds over 100 mph, ending in tragedy. The pursuit raises major concerns about law enforcement policies and public safety.

December 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. In 2021, the Democratic majority in the Illinois legislature drew new district maps. Last year, citizens cast around 70,000 more votes statewide for Republican rather ...

Pecatoninca may be a small town, but it's packed with history—and now a state championship title. Whether you're here because ...

Some residents of rural Illinois and Oregon are hoping to ditch their states and either join neighboring ones or create whole ...

While you're likely to enjoy the larger map dots that boasts hundreds of thousands of tourists each year, there are a few ...

Social Security benefits and Railroad Retirement benefits are also exempt from Illinois state income tax. Illinois has a 6.25% state sales tax. Localities can add as much as 4.75%, and the average ...