One year after stepping into the role as sheriff, Paula Crouch said she’s proud of the progress her department has made, but ...

Current Sheriff Rob McMillen plans to retire at the end of his term in 2026. Picou, 77, served as Greene County sheriff from ...

news National Illinois officials investigate data shared with Texas sheriff seeking woman who had abortion Information sharing request was first reported by website.

Sheriff Clarence Williams announced that after serving a long faithful career, he is retiring. "It feels like the time," Williams explained. "I want to have time for my family and ...

Decorated veteran and ex-sheriff Ben Picou eyes Greene County comeback in 2026 ...

The IDNR announced Free Fishing Days throughout the state, allowing residents to fish without licenses or stamps. Find details here.

Illinois lawmakers offer bill to address security, governance of mass transit around Chicago A new proposal looks to address reforms concerning security and how the mass transit agencies are managed.

The Illinois House passed legislation on Thursday requiring more thorough background checks before police officers are hired, less than a year after a Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy shot and ...

Just minutes before a crucial midnight deadline Saturday night, Illinois state lawmakers approved a $55.2 billion state budget plan for the next fiscal year.

DUBLIN (Reuters) -The United States' largest online betting operator Fanduel will introduce a surcharge on customer bets in Illinois from September, its owner Flutter said on Tuesday, in its first ...

Alex Alexandrou, who is in his 25th year of working at the city of Aurora and 34th year in the public sector, will serve out his last day as chief management officer on May 13.

As candidates emerge to replace retiring Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, animosity among state Democrats is creating a divide and questions about Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s influence.