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Pritzker praises credit upgrade Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Illinois' credit rating to A2 for the state's general obligation bonds. Gov. J.B. Pritzker celebrated the news, saying it reflect...

Even as lawmakers reconvene in Springfield for the fall veto session, special interest groups continue to press for higher taxes on everyday services - such as haircuts, tax filings, and vehicle repai...

A 57-year-old man has died following a shooting Tuesday afternoon outside Casey's on Fox Creek Road, according to Bloomington Police. Officers were called to the store at 2017 Fox Creek Road around 4:...

(The Center Square) - Leaders on both sides of the political aisle are sending condolences to former state Sen. Darren Bailey's family after four members died in a helicopter crash. Bailey was the GOP...

In response to the devastating tragedy impacting former Illinois State Representative and State Senator Darren Bailey and his family, State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) released the fol...

The Bloomington Fire Department responded Wednesday night to a structure fire in the 400 block of Douglas Street that displaced five people but caused no injuries. Crews were dispatched at 7:58 p.m. a...

(The Center Square) - In today's edition of Illinois in Focus Daily, The Center Square Editor Greg Bishop starts the program with tragic news of former Illinois state Sen. Darren Bailey's son, daughte...

(The Center Square) - Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey's campaign has released a statement following the death of Bailey's son Zachary and his family. According to the stateme...

Pritzker creates commission to hear alleged ICE abuses Through executive order, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker created the Illinois Accountability Commission to take testimony of alleged abuses by federa...

(The Center Square) - Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he prefers growing the economy over raising taxes, but a small and midsize manufacturers' advocate says the governor's actions don't follow his words. The...