A recent study published by three state agencies warns that electricity shortages are coming to Illinois.

Christmas in the White House in the 1860s was a far cry from the ornate displays of decor familiar to Americans today. During the Lincoln administration, the holiday was observed in a low-key manner.

Columnist Tom Weitzel asks whether justice is always blind or is sometimes "bent to power" when individuals with political pull are involved?

The two most intense state legislative pressure campaigns I’ve witnessed both ended in failure.

Some say it just isn’t Christmas without the poinsettia, a colorful addition to the holiday season. Outside of his native state, the flower’s namesake has been lost to history.

Is the SAFE-T Act perfect?

The two men were the legendary head coaches in the most ancient – and bitter – rivalry in NFL history, the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears. Their animosity on the field, however, shadowed a deeply respectful relationship off it.

Reading “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” has become a ritual for millions. Who actually wrote the poem, however, is the question.

Police departments rely on lateral transfers to resolve staffing shortage. Tom Weitzel examines the pros and cons of officers moving from one department to another