Open enrollment continues through January 15

According to the report card Illinois' four-year graduation rate is 89.8%. That number represents a record high for the state.

Judge Jack Davis ruled Director Heidi Mueller's Department of Children and Family Services violated his June 10 order requiring DCFS to release personnel records for two caseworkers involved in the death of Mackenzi Felmlee, and pay attorney costs, fees and a $5,000 civil penalty within 30 days.

Bill McCarty told Patrick Pfingsten on WMAY's PM Springfield that he was not going to run as late as last Tuesday, but former Mayor Jim Langfelder and others changed his mind.

The $16.2 million project is underway at the facility on South Grand Avenue on Springfield's east side. Sangamon County Board Chairman Andy Van Meter said the renovation will bring many essential services under one roof without tax increases or additional debt.

Incumbent Mayor Misty Buscher will face challenges from former alderwoman Gail Simpson and former city budget director Bill McCarty.

Appointed City Clerk Chuck Redpath, who had said he was considering running next year, confirmed to WMAY on Monday that he will not run for the seat in 2027.

Attorneys for Ammons filed a motion on Friday contending the indictment either fails to allege a crime or doesn't clearly explain what laws she is accused of violating.

Candidates for Illinois comptroller agree that transparency is important when maintaining the state's financial records

The Illinois Gaming Board proposed new rules on Thursday to bring the state's video gambling terminals under the program by requiring identity verification before players can purchase vouchers at video gambling locations.