While Gov. JB Pritzker earlier this year ruled out across-the-board sales tax increases or another attempt to tax higher ...

Illinois enacts new laws in July including minimum wage increases, higher tobacco taxes, gas tax adjustments, and a ban on ...

IHSA champions and Big Ten-bound recruits lead the nominees for 2024-25 Journal Star Male Athlete of the Year. Vote now.

A tipped minimum wage increase in Chicago, and higher state taxes on vaping and tobacco products also go into effect July 1.

Illinois students won’t need to fill out applications for most state universities to be admitted — if they have high enough ...

Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class has taken off in June. Four-star offensive tackle Claude Mpouma committed to the Huskers on Monday.

Nestled in the upscale village of Glencoe on Chicago’s North Shore, this beach offers the kind of lakefront experience that makes you forget you’re in the Midwest and not some exclusive coastal ...

Pritzker said at his announcement Thursday that his goal in 2026 is to preserve his legacy and “protect” the story of ...

The bills aim to streamline the college application process, help with financial aid applications and strengthen programs ...

Legislation focused on access and affordability of college in Illinois is now law, something advocates say could keep younger ...

After adding three-star offensive tackle Leon Noil Jr. on Monday afternoon, the Nebraska Cornhuskers made another addition to ...