A fatal fire at a Cahokia Heights massage parlor reveals a history of prostitution charges involving its manager.

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Two people receive two-year prison sentences for operating illicit massage parlors in southern Illinois and Indiana.

Key Takeaways A known risk. Soybean processing plants have a documented history of explosions because of leaked Hexane, a flammable substance. ADM itself identified in 1997 a scenario similar to what ...

After contempt finding, Capitol News Illinois is still seeking documents from the state's child protective agency.

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An Illinois judge holds DCFS Director Heidi Mueller in contempt for failing to comply with a court order on records.

JB Pritzker; Pritzker on possible supplemental budget, Johnson's head tax proposal and more . Gov. JB Pritzker took questions ...

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The comments urged the ICC to reject Peoples Gas’ $144 million rate hike request, which would add an average of $7-8 to ...

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Third-party Illinois U.S. Senate candidate Whitfield Harrington pitches a centrist alternative in the 2026 race.