Nearly 5,500 new 17- and 18-year-old voters registered to vote during registration events held at 89 high schools around suburban Cook County in January and February
Gay couples wanting to marry won't have to wait until state law goes into effect in June.
Rep. Scott Drury has proposed legislation that would make posting explicit photos of someone without their consent a felony sex crime.
Sheriff Tom Dart says the monument will help to rectify Homewood Memorial Garden's dark history of "horrific" burial practices.
Local Rep. LaShawn Ford proposes change to the 66-mile road to honor the late South African President Nelson Mandela.
North Shore Senator expected to return home from hospital Tuesday.
Both the Illinois House and Senate narrowly passed a measure that addresses Illinois' out of control pension problems, spreading out the pain.
Bipartisan group seeks a federal disaster declaration for the state of Illinois to help 15 counties.
Illinois became the 16th state to pass same-sex marriage on Wednesday.
A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.
But there's concern the governor could disrupt the lobbying as he heads toward another re-election campaign.
Lawmakers return for November veto session at a cost of $43,000 a day. Nothing likely to get done then either.
Oak Park joins March on Springfield for Marriage Equality.
Illinois Green Infrastructure grant allows village to rebuild alleys with permeable pavers to absorb stormwater and reduce pollution.
More than 90 percent of homeowners in the U.S. will see higher heating expenses this year.
What the government shutdown means for citizens.
On the other hand, Congress is thought of more highly than the Kardashians.
See how Illinois stacks up against its neighbors and the national average.
Convicted tax cheat William Beavers also must pay $10,000 fine and restitution.
Amended code specifies hours for liquor sales in Forest Park.
Report: State Boards Cost Illinois Taxpayers Millions
Former Cook County official guilty of accepting kickbacks.
Bill Daley has dropped out of the Illinois governor's race.
Share your thoughts with fellow members of the Patch community on the 12th anniversary of 9/11.
Developers propose to build attached homes at the former Hines Lumber site at Madison Street and Forest Avenue in River Forest.
Mayor Rybak unveiled a new ad campaign to draw the Chicago-area LGBT community to get married in Minneapolis, calling the Windy City the “second city in human rights.”
Hoskins considering run for 1st District Cook County Commissioner, the Forest Park Review reports.
The Illinois Tollway on Wednesday began publishing on its website the names of businesses that have over $1,000 in fines.
U.S. Census Bureau has facts and figures on the types of jobs we do, what we make for them, how we get to them and more.
Gov. Quinn signed a law Friday allowing Illinois motorists who are stopped by police and asked for proof of insurance to display it on a digital device. The move could end frantic searches through the glove compartment.
New law takes effect Jan. 1, 2014
Village Board to vote on resolution to apply for grant to bring Divvy bike share program to Oak Park.
Village Board to vote on agreement with River Forest to split costs to improve Madison Street to pursue a $1.34 million grant from the Illinois Traffic Enhancement Program (ITEP).
Residents who were affected by the floods between April 16 and May 5 now have until Aug. 8 to register with FEMA.