PALOS PARK - In the past, Republicans have left unchallenged Democrat candidates in Cook County's key leadership posts. With a new chairman...

CHICAGO – In November of 2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a penny-per-ounce tax on sports drinks, juices,...

CHICAGO - Governor Rauner's meeting with Chicago's Chance the Rapper was postponed from Wednesday to Friday morning, the Grammy award-winner announced...

PEORIA - Peoria's Star Journal reporters Chris Kaergard and Matt Buedel are on Thursday morning's breaking story about federal investigators...

By Jim Andersen -  I am a state worker in Illinois. In my line of work, I help people who...

By Mark Weyermuller -  In a week with record highs in the stock market, Target stock has taken a big...

TMA Calls on Governor and Legislature to Fix "Grand Bargain" SCHAUMBURG, IL - After word that the Illinois Senate will...

Rep Bryant (front in camo jacket) with volunteers cleaning up after storm AVA - Tuesday night, tornados and hailstorms devastated...

WASHINGTON - During President Donald Trump's speech before a joint session of Congress Tuesday night, a slain military hero with Peoria...

CHICAGO - Anyone watching the 89th annual Academy Awards pompous self-adulation ceremony last Sunday night will remember "Gary from Chicago"...