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Illinois lawmakers are waiting until the last minute to propose and pass a state budget. The spring legislative session ends today, and legislators hadn't released the language of the Fiscal Year 2020...

About 200 National Guard troops are being deployed as flood levels are expected to continue rising in much of the state. Governor J.B. Pritzker says the Guard members will help strengthen levees and b...

An amendment proposing a graduated income tax is headed to voters. The Illinois House passed graduated income tax rates yesterday. The state Senate previously passed the measure. Voters will weigh in ...

The jackpots for this weekend's Mega Millions and Powerball drawings are growing to nearly 800 million dollars combined. There was no winner in Wednesday's Powerball drawing, meaning that jackpot is e...

An emergency repair to Eastern Illinois Railroad will force a closure on Ashmore Road in Oakland tomorrow. Please use an alternate route between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.      

From Illinois State Police: Due to a traffic crash involving two truck tractor/semi-trailers in the construction zone on I-70 eastbound, traffic is currently being diverted to U.S. 40 at exit 82 (Alta...

Several streets will be closed for the Tour de Charleston this Saturday, June 1st. The closures will be in effect from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Closures: -6th Street from Jackson Avenue to Polk Avenue -...

The Neal Center YMCA in Toledo is hosting a dedication and open house on Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. You're invited to come and tour the new facility and enjoy refreshments. The Neal Ce...

A graduated income tax plan is gaining support as Governor J.B. Pritzker negotiates with Democrats. Pritzker recently agreed to back a task force to tackle Illinois' high property taxes in exchange fo...

A bill is headed to Governor J.B. Pritzker's desk that would require citizens to submit fingerprints to receive a Firearm Owners Identification card. The bill passed both chambers recently, which woul...