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The Illinois House adjourned Friday afternoon without passing a budget deal. Speaker Mike Madigan sent letters to bond agencies, asking them to give the state more time to finalize the budget deal bef...

Brendt Christensen, 28, of Champaign was charged Friday with kidnapping in the disappearance of a visiting Chinese scholar who authorities believe to be dead after last being seen three weeks ago. Yin...

State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington is now the leader of the Senate Republicans replacing outgoing Sen. Christine Radogno. Brady had been serving as the top deputy to Radogno. She announced Thursday ...

Illinois lawmakers are taking the debate over a new state budget down to the final day. Illinois' new fiscal year starts tomorrow, as would a wave of negative consequences if lawmakers don't come to t...

The Illinois State Police expect a large crowd next week for the public memorial for a fallen trooper. Both the visitation and funeral for Trooper Ryan Albin will be at Blue Ridge High School in Farme...

Fire consumed much of Twin City Garage at 604 Orlando in Normal midday Thursday. Normal Fire Chief Humer tells us workers saw flames coming from a bay and tried putting it out before calling 9-1-1. Th...

A State Trooper is killed in a crash involving a semi while his k-9 sustained minor injuries. It happened at around 3:10 p.m. on I-74 near Farmer City. The preliminary investigation shows that roadwor...

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner is ratcheting up the pressure in Springfield.  The governor yesterday issued a warning to lawmakers: If they don't pass a balanced budget by the end of the day tomo...

The Central Illinois Regional Airport debuted the new TSA Pre-Check Wednesday morning.  The program allows you an expedited security check in process, including being able to leave your shoes, li...

There might be a deal for an Illinois state budget on the horizon.The Associated Press reports the Illinois House Democrat are proposing an increase in the personal income tax rate by 32 percent, a fo...