Numerous bills have been introduced in the Illinois legislature that would dissolve townships with varying populations, including 50,000, 5,000 and 500 people.

COLCHESTER, Ill. — The McDonough County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in a murder investigation. According ...

A House committee advanced a bill that would give high school student athletes the right to participate in both ...

The Illinois Department of Human Rights sent a letter reminding local governments that they do not have the authority to restrict homeless people from having camping in public spaces, as this ...

BURLINGTON — Logan Hamma, a junior at Burlington Notre Dame High School and a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Dallas City, ...

While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People ...

The latest Wake Up Keweenaw series featured updates from Calumet, Chassell, Hancock, Houghton and South Range.

Muddy River News transaction information is obtained from Illinois Real Estate Transfer Declaration forms accompanying ...

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Some officials across Central Illinois are worried several townships could be dissolved if proposed bills continue to move ...

February 12, 2025 - December 10, 2025 This year we have a fantastic variety of topics being presented by The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners and Educators along with Educators and ...