Illinois Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Rochford and St. Charles Mayor Clint Hull, a former judge, will give a talk about the court at the St. Charles Public Library Tuesday.

More than 100 people gathered in McHenry Friday for a May Day rally, organized by groups who'd protested President Trump's policies since taking office a second time.

The event, organized by Indivisible of Ogle County, the local chapter of the Indivisible Project network, was one of numerous rallies held across the U.S. on Friday to speak out against Trump policies, executive orders and actions

COLUMN: The recent article in the Dixon Telegraph showing that at least 60 dead people were summoned for jury duty for an April trial based on a jury list provided by Whiteside County raises the question of the accuracy of the Illinois voter rolls.

After weeks of delay, the House voted Thursday to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security, but not its immigration enforcement operations, and send the bipartisan package to President Donald Trump to sign

A dozen DuPage County Board members and several countywide officials will get salary increases after the fall election, including a 35% pay hike for the board chairman

The Ogle County Democratic Central Committee held its county convention April 25 at The Village Bakery.

The Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee

An overwhelming majority of America’s farmers who responded to a nationwide survey say they cannot afford to purchase enough fertilizer to get them through the year.

There’s heightened concern across the Corn Belt due to the surge in fertilizer and fuel prices, combined with a volatile commodity market.

As Democrats in Illinois are once again plotting another massive tax hike, the most recent data shows that over 54,000 people and $6 billion of their hard-earned income have already fled our state.

The Ogle County Republican Party Precinct Committeemen gathered April 15 in the historic Ogle County Courthouse in Oregon for their biennial county convention.

The Illinois attorney general’s office won’t pursue criminal charges in connection with concerns regarding no-bid contracts through the DuPage County clerk’s office.

Almost 10,000 more people voted Democratic in the March primary in McHenry County. Was that simply indicative of more competitive races on that side of the aisle, or a bigger political shift?

A proposed amendment to the Education for Homeless Children Act will equip school districts with the ability to help families with temporary housing.

State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is holding a community town hall with Speaker of the House Emanuel “Chris” Welch, moderated by Zion Mayor Billy McKinney, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30.

Royal Fox Country Club in St. Charles canceled an appearance by the Rev. Matt Trewhella, guest of the Three Headed Eagle Alliance, after activists objected. The Geneva group posted online that a new location will be announced.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark talks with state Sen. Li Arellano Jr. about key legislative updates, including child abuse prevention efforts, new agricultural bills, and ongoing discussions around local zoning and regulatory control.

During her 30 years as a veterinarian and in academic research, Lisa Freeman learned some lessons that she’s carried throughout her career.

A major opportunity for Illinois families awaits Gov. JB Pritzker, and once again, the question is whether he will play politics or listen to the people.

Bill Foster talked about the Iran war, immigration and whether President Trump should be removed during a Crystal Lake town hall meeting Wednesday evening.

By the dozens, Democrats came out to say that Trump should no longer serve in the White House, either through the impeachment process or the 25th Amendment

With farmers capturing only a small share of the food dollar, even modest swings in commodity prices or increases in input costs can quickly strain farm finances.

There are three major Illinois House bills related to firearms currently moving through the legislative process.

An estimated crowd of 650 people turned out Saturday, March 28, 2026, to show displeasure with President Donald J. Trump and his administration and policies at a No Kings rally in downtown Oregon, Illinois.

Signs and words against the war with Iran coupled with ongoing fears of eroding democratic principles were just some of the expressions of protest on Saturday, March 28.

Thousands attended No Kings rallies Saturday in South Elgin and Elgin, vilifying President Trump as part of a national day of protest.

No Kings rallies took place Saturday across McHenry County, protesting the policies of the Trump administration.

Thousands of people gathered Saturday in protest of President Donald Trump in places around McHenry County, including Algonquin, Crystal Lake and McHenry. No Kings rallies were held around the country and in various cities around the world.

The Trump and Truth Store, which moved to Crystal Lake following an eviction from the shop’s previous location in Huntley, is shutting its doors, at least temporarily.

We Can Lead Change, Indivisible Fox Valley Rising and Visibility Brigade have organized a rally March 28 in South Elgin – one of several in the Kane County area.

A Will County judge awarded $45,901 in damages and attorney fees to a woman after finding a man had caused her to suffer harassment over a fake Facebook post regarding U.S. President Donald Trump.

Military action in the Middle East has disrupted critical shipments of fertilizer and oil as farmers head toward planting.

Drew is running for Illinois comptroller. He is a small business owner in downstate Illinois and an attorney.

Illinois families are used to hearing the same explanation whenever something goes wrong in state government: we just need more money.

The Ogle County Republican Party, one of the oldest county Republican organizations in the nation, celebrated its most successful annual drawdown raffle in history on Thursday, March 12, at the Rock River Center in Oregon.

He’s grown more agitated with news coverage and has failed to find a way to explain why he started the war — or how he will end it

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs recognized these leaders in their fields for their accomplishments and service to community.

DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been cleared of any wrongdoing in an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene without contacting police

Longtime Republican political leader Gayle Franzen died March 3. He was 81

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark chats with Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. to break down the latest from Springfield. They discuss the governor’s recent State Budget Address, the future of the Chicago Bears amid stadium talks, and key committee deadlines.

Dozens of pro-science rallies were planned across the country on Saturday, March 7.

For generations, Americans have believed in a simple principle that our elections should be honest, secure, and decided by the citizens of this country.

DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore has been placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into whether he struck someone with his car last month in the parking lot of an Oak Brook restaurant

After two decades of steady grain storage capacity growth that matched production increases, on-farm and off-farm expansion has become stagnant.

For President Donald Trump, some of the sharpest criticism he’s faced in the early days of the Iran war has come from once-loyal media figures far more accustomed to singing his praises

President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances

OPINION: Another year, another bloated, tone-deaf budget from Gov. JB Pritzker. And once again, working families are expected to foot the bill.

R Cary Capparelli: AI is scary and Congress needs to control its use in both the private and public sectors by instituting protective laws.

We are in a time where saying no or saying yes is becoming more than the product of a philosophical discussion. There are very real consequences to the decisions we make. Being on the sidelines is becoming less an option.