As if temperatures in the negatives weren't enough, the Springfield region is expected to get snow this weekend.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Local fire and school officials in Springfield handed out specialized smoke alarms for children who are deaf and hard of hearing Thursday morning. In a collaborative effort between the nonprofit Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance,

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A small earthquake was recorded in downstate Illinois on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey confirmed. The 3.8 magnitude quake was reported at about 1:27 a.m. near Ohlman, Illinois, USGS said. The shake was felt in Springfield and in St. Louis, Missouri according to reports to USGS.

As Illinois lawmakers convene for the 2026 legislative session, House Bill 3320, Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act, is quickly emerging as one of Gov. J.

Illinois lawmakers are back in Springfield for the spring legislative session. They’re facing some tough realities: a budget gap in the billions, growing pressure to deliver affordability relief, and a widening financial rift with Washington,

Too often the people hurt by the current system are seniors on fixed incomes, communities are destabilized and generational wealth disappears,” said state Sen. Willie Preston.

A small earthquake shook parts of Illinois overnight.

A mix of outdoors stories from Illinois, including information on the opportunity to experience eagle-watching events across the state.

Taxpayers usually get told what raise they will receive. They also get told what raises they will give: to state lawmakers, and by those same lawmakers.

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