Don Tracy pitches pragmatism over political dramaย ย Politico

Publishedย January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM CST President Donald Trumpโs and Elon Muskโs Department of Government Efficiency disbanded less than a year into Trumpโs second…

Shelby Co. (ECWd) โ The Shelby County Board held its April regular board meeting, which can be viewed below. The Chairman, Tad Mayhall, remained silent…

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:14am Got story updates? Submit your updates here. โบ Illinois lawmakers challenge federal immigration enforcement with new legislation restricting ICE detention…

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:39pm Got story updates? Submit your updates here. โบ An abstract illustration captures the complex economic forces shaping Illinois’ middling growth…
Illinois lawmakers begin days of deep dives on data centersย ย Belleville News-Democrat

On March 25th, 168 students sponsored by 24 electric and telephone cooperatives from across Illinois gathered at the State Capitol in Springfield for Youth Dayโan…
April 9, 2026, 3:40 a.m. CT Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would offer an alternative to license suspension for repeat speeders. Eligible drivers…
CFTC. [Photo: Shutterstock] The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against three states – Illinois, Arizona and Connecticut – over jurisdiction…

Youโll find some government offices closed and some open on Friday for Good Friday. Area courthouses and Salem City Hall are closed.ย Centralia City Hall…