In a Mississippi River community reliant on exports, business owners respond the only way they know how: “Get my ass out and ...

Home rule allows cities to make many of their own rules without restrictions set by the state – including how to tax, set ...

A referendum to give the city of East Moline "home rule" status failed to pass in Tuesday's municipal elections, according to ...

Illinois voters will head to the polls on Tuesday to vote on several local races and ballot measures impacting education and ...

Matthew Bailey led the University of Illinois in tackles (94), pass breakups (10), forced fumbles (3) and set a bowl-game record (13 tackles) last season.

It seems Illinois might not be getting a new state flag after all. Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced Thursday more people prefer Illinois' current state flag than any of the proposed ...

The Tree City USA program recognizes cities and towns that leverage urban forestry to enhance the livability and ...

Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati said the money would be used to redevelop the area downtown that used to sit under the interstate before the new I-74 bridge was built.

That would be (state) “Seal on a Bedsheet,” the derisive moniker with which some have burdened the Illinois state flag, a gleaming white banner emblazoned with the state's bald eagle-themed ...

There’s a big election in Illinois on Tuesday, and we’re breaking down some of the big decisions you’ll be making.

Foundation named the City of Moline a 2024 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to ...