Illinois

The persistent teacher shortage in the state is worst in rural areas in central and southern Illinois.

Lawmakers search for solutions and urge increased state funding.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is expected to unveil a new phased reopening plan this week.

Illinois officials are imposing new health restrictions for Metro East restaurants, bars and gatherings to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

BELLEVILLE — Illinois residents face at least another month of strict social distancing before the state’s economy will start to open up — later than…

While many churches will be holding their Easter Sunday services online, one Metro East church is taking a nontraditional approach.Copper Creek Christian…

Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on former physicians and medical professionals, including those who are retired, to “join the fight” against COVID-19.

Last week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced that 12 sites in the state were added to the National Register of Historic Places during…

A federal judge has ordered Illinois state prisons to immediately overhaul their policies for providing medical care to transgender inmates. Currently,…

BELLEVILLE — The outcome of the 2020 census will have lasting implications for people and communities in Illinois and across the U.S. Mainly, the…