He was sworn in three days later by Mayor Richard J. Daley at age 25, and became the second youngest alderman in city history ...

The Springfield City Council heard the first reading of a bill to update the community land development code, which would ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson's community committee, which will recommend a replacement, includes ward organizers who have helped ...

After facing public backlash amid controversy, a once popular downtown Springfield wine bar announced Sunday it is closing ...

When you think about states with high taxes, Illinois may not immediately come to mind. However, the Prairie State has one of the highest sales tax rates in the U.S., some of the highest property ...

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William P. Colbrook and Grace Wilken ran in the Democratic primary for Urbana Alderman Ward 6 on February 25, 2025. = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey. If you are a ...

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Lawrence Steward (D), candidate for 6th Ward Rockford alderman, has withdrawn from the race on the eve of Tuesday’s Primary Election. Steward’s withdrawal leaves Ald.

ROCKFORD (WREX) — Lawrence Steward, who was on the ballot to face Aprel Prunty in Rockford's 6th Ward alderman race in Tuesday's primary election, submitted his withdrawal for candidacy to the ...

Said Edward Butler, Ward 1 Alderman. I spoke with board member ... On Wednesday, the board voted to work with the Illinois Association of School Boards to begin the process of selecting the ...

QUINCY — Republican 5th Ward Alderman Mike Rein said he’s hearing no complaints ... Rein is retired as the executive director at Transitions of Western Illinois and has been on the City Council since ...