George Washington was uneasy about the idea of commemorating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

By Bridgette Fox Capitol News Illinois  [email protected] The impending closure of a University of Illinois ...

The Illinois State Museum is seeking judges and volunteers for the student Illinois History Day competition May 1 at the Bank of Springfield Center in Springfield. Illinois History Day judges are task ...

Pope Francis is showing “some” improvement in his lab tests as the pontiff remains hospitalized with a respiratory tract infection, the Vatican said Saturday. The pope “rested all night” ...

Amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdowns across the United States, immigrant-rich communities have felt the ...

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sparked concerns within the intelligence community after it posted ...

Males detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement will be housed in units in several federal prisons around the country, ...

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency can continue to access sensitive records from at least three federal agencies ...

A former McLean County Board candidate is urging government employees to come forward ahead of an Illinois State Board of Elections hearing concerning an ethics complaint. Before a recent election, of ...

American Civil Liberties Union Policy Director Ed Yohnka says the growing number of legal settlements that Chicago taxpayers are being forced to pay out stemming from police misconduct cases calls for ...

By LILY CAREY For Capitol News Illinois and Medill Illinois News Bureau [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – As ...

The federal judge who oversaw Donald Trump’s election interference case will hear arguments Friday over tech billionaire Elon ...