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Brian Beals served 35 years for a shooting he wasn't involved in. Now, he's raising awareness for exoneree compensation.

A Springfield woman has been arrested in connection to a involuntary manslaughter case. According to Illinois State Police, ...

Illinois lawmakers heard more discouraging words about a plan to streamline the way Illinois transit agencies are run. The ...

One person was killed in a car crash outside of Springfield Monday morning. Illinois State Police said the crash happened at ...

One of the more notorious lies occurred in 1908 in another Springfield, this one in Illinois. As a historian who studies the impact of racism on democracy, it’s my belief that what happened ...

Most people prefer to use an ATM instead of waiting in line at the bank. Now, Illinois has DMV kiosks inside 15 grocery ...

Springfield will be holding an event that sheds light on wrongfully convicted, innocent people. The Illinois Innocence ...

Springfield is getting its first taste of fall and winter. The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning from 1 to 8 a ...

The state Senate Transportation Committee finished a series of hearings Tuesday on public transit in Springfield.

With less than a month from Election Day, it’s time for Illinois residents to prepare for what is going to be on the ballot.

Illinois is making it easier for you to renew your driver's license and get your new license plate stickers. Here's what you need to know.