Politics

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is pictured at a Democratic campaign event in Springfield earlier this year. She received the most votes of any statewide candidate in this year's election. SPRINGFIELD...

Abigail L. Martin DECATUR -- Although Abigail L. Martin is in the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections, it appears trouble continues to follow. Martin, who has been held...

SHELBYVILLE -- A Shelbyville man is facing elderly sexual abuse and aggravated battery charges. This comes via a news release Friday from the office of Shelby County State's Attorney Nichole...

Separately, U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Schaumburg) and Republican opponent Kathy Salvi react to President Joe Biden's announcement on student loan debt. Video courtesy of BlueRoomStream. SPRINGFIELD (The Center Square) – Illinois has...

JEFFERSON CITY (The Center Square) – As Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson began traveling throughout the state on Tuesday to promote a $700 million income tax reduction during a special...

WHEATON, Ill. (The Center Square) – Another social media company has settled out of court after allegations it violated Illinois’ strict biometric laws. The parent company that owns Snapchat agreed...

NEW YORK -- A lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York this week by U.S. journalists and attorneys who visited a key figure in the journalistic community....

SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois officials are making access to voting more accessible leading up to the 2022 midterm election in November. Election officials are hoping this program will increase voter participation,...

JEFFERSON CITY -- The state of Missouri is well on its way on the road to the general election, which began with Tuesday's primary. Here are some important things to...

JEFFERSON CITY -- The state of Missouri is well on its way on the road to the general election, which began with Tuesday's primary. We have attained unofficial election results...