The Driving Change legislation would move Illinois toward a fairer, more affordable system that prioritizes what should matter most: a driver’s record behind the wheel.

After a pause for the start of the spring season, it’s time for a look at the next all-Hieronymus sports team, taking a look at the top grapplers on the mats dating back to the 1986-87 season.

When Jim Nugent became women’s basketball coach at Sauk Valley in May 2025, the outlook for even having a season was bleak. The 2024-25 season was canceled after just six games. One recruit led to another and the Skyhawks not only had enough to compete, but to win 11 games.

State revenues are up sharply this quarter, but federal budget cuts and tax law changes could erase those gains — and shift massive costs to states.

BCR Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymus writes about his experience traveling to the NIT semifinals at historic Hinkle Fieldhouse at Butler University for the NIT semifinals.

The poll was released as Gov. JB Pritzker and others are pushing a plan to build “missing middle” residences, including multi-family developments and “granny flats” throughout the state.

The trend in special elections across the country over the past several months has shown spiking Democratic turnout and tanking Republican turnout.

As billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker told me in a post-election interview, “a whole bunch of money does not a good candidate make.”

Total spending, including the race for the open state comptroller position, was at $5.5 million for the calendar year.