It is not accidental that prior to this election, we have only had two Black women elected in the history of the U.S. Senate: Kamala Harris and Carol Mosley Braun of Illinois. A third, Laphonza Butler ...

Two Eagle Scout candidates in Chicago-area cemeteries have completed projects to honor war veterans of years past, with one ...

Nearly five decades ago, an SNL side hustle defied the critics and conquered the music and film worlds. A new team is trying ...

"We have always been adamant that the Senate must confirm all of President Biden's nominees and fill every possible vacancy, ...

Republican challenger Jim Lanham sought to unseat Larry Walsh Jr. as representative of Illinois's 86th District.

Voters will take to the polls to choose Democrat Larry Walsh Jr. or Republican Jim Lanham as their Illinois 86th District ...

JOLIET, Ill. (CBS) -- A fire broke out Friday afternoon at a scrap yard in Joliet, and firefighters fought the blaze all ...

As Joliet grows as a logistics hub, experts like Maul and Leahy believe the region is poised for continued industrial ...

Dillon Gabriel threw for three touchdowns and ran for another, and top-ranked Oregon routed No. 20 Illinois 38-9 on Saturday to remain undefeated. Gabriel finished 18-of-26 for 291 yards and ...

Illinois men’s golf is buzzing with excitement while preparing for the Steelwood Collegiate Invitational this weekend. The Illini, ranked No. 12 in the NCAA men’s golf team standings, look to close ...