Frankfort Democrat Michael Hastings advanced legislation this week to protect Illinois homeowners from predatory contractors and scams in the aftermath of a natural disaster or storm.

Prices have increased approximately 30 cents a gallon across northern Illinois since the war in Iran began. As of Friday morning, the price for a barrel of oil had moved north of $90, and according to the Associated Press, it could be going higher

Lee County officials are working to address the statewide housing crisis impacting its residents with an ordinance that would pave the way for additional housing units to be built.

Spring came early to Dixon with the success of Blooming Fusion 2026 at The Next Picture Show Community Fine Arts Center.

After extensive debate and discussion, the Sterling City Council will proceed with plans for a house at 701 First Ave. in Sterling to eventually be demolished.

A Rock Falls man was sentenced to 7 years in prison Thursday for severely beating his 61-year-old next-door neighbor in August 2022 after months of feuding

State Rep. Tony McCombie met with current and former elected officials Wednesday to celebrate essential funding delivered to the city of Lanark to help with local infrastructure improvements.

The Lee County 4-H Program is thrilled to announce another season of the Jr. Gardener Special Interest (SPIN) Club, a club aimed at empowering young minds to explore the wonders of gardening.

Cynthia Clampitt will present the history of pigs and pork to examine the impact these animals have had worldwide. Clampitt will focus on the Midwest, including why poet Carl Sandburg would call Chicago “Hog Butcher for the World.”