Gov. J.B. Pritzker legalized pot nearly four years ago saying hundreds of thousands of people will have a chance at a better life, jobs, housing and real opportunity. Is the law living up to those claims?

Therapy for children in the state is not always coordinated in a timely and affordable fashion. It's one reason why the new Illinois budget includes $250 million for early childhood education.

A growing legal movement to grant natural entities like rivers and forests legal rights is having a moment in the U.S., as environmentalists set their sights on the Mississippi River.

Last year’s race attracted more than 100,000 people for the weekend, including 60,000 for Sunday’s main event. Organizers at World Wide Technology Raceway in the Metro East want to build on that momentum.

The city's new top prosecutor says failure is not an option, but rebuilding the office will be a very difficult task. Gore says a high-performing circuit attorney's office is necessary for a viable criminal justice system.

Libraries could lose funding if they don’t follow the new regulations including a ban on what the state describes as “age-inappropriate” displays in children’s areas.

The Defense Department wants more small businesses in its contracting ranks. But the process can be cumbersome and frustrating for some employers seeking opportunities with the military.

A new exhibit at the St. Louis Public Library Central location features Prom Magazine. It highlighted St. Louis high school life from the 40s to the 70s.

The global music icon who launched her career in St. Louis died yesterday. She became the queen of rock 'n' roll. Fans gathered at Turner's star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame yesterday to pay their respects.

A new documentary about the baseball legend and St. Louis native is hitting local movie screens this month. It focuses on career highlights and the hall-of-famer's life off the field.