Buoyed by a raucous Kane County crowd, Republican candidates in the Illinois gubernatorial primary race debated taxes, crime and electability Monday.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday extended an order blocking full SNAP payments, amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

State lawmakers’ passage of Senate Bill 2111 on Oct. 31 saves Metra, Pace and the CTA from a massive shortfall leading to service cuts and layoffs. But tucked into the bailout is a toll hike that will devastate the trucking industry, a trucking executive says.

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Check out our photos from Veterans Day ceremonies throughout northern Illinois

From Capitol News Illinois: After a helicopter crash claimed the lives of his son, daughter-in-law and two grandchildren, Darren Bailey said late Monday that he will move forward with his campaign for governor

Snow and ice can create hazardous driving conditions, and extreme cold can make things even more dangerous if your car gets stranded.

From Capitol News Illinois: U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is once again at odds with other prominent Illinois Democrats over a vote that set in motion a plan to end the record-long federal government shutdown

The Chicago Bears beat the New York Giants 24-20 in dramatic fashion Sunday. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the win and what it means heading into a tough stretch the rest of the season.

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide