If the allegations against the mayor of downstate Eldorado, Illinois are true, they paint a picture of systemic abuse of ...

Chicago schoolchildren will see significantly fewer crossing guards on their way to class this fall, prompting concerns from ...

Do we just need more space or less detention? Different views on the way forward as police and justice activists seek solutions.

Illinois lawmakers were hoping to pass a bill to put more guardrails on homeschooling after cases of child abuse and neglect cases became public. But homeschool families and advocates pushed back ...

Advocate Children’s Hospital flagged three knockoff car seats in the past year amid a rise nationally in parents buying seats ...

Illinois coach Bret Bielema recently shed light on this growing tension during a recent appearance on "The Triple Option" podcast with Rob Stone, Mark Ingram and Urban Meyer.

Are fireworks legal in Illinois? Find out how to legally purchase and use fireworks in the state, according to information from the Illinois Fire Marshal.

Texas high school safety Isaiah Williams, a three-star prospect, commits to Illinois Fighting Illini football program to boost Class of 2026 haul.

On June 11, deputies with the Vermilion County Sheriff's Office took Dominick Smith, 22, into custody about 90 miles west of Indianapolis.

Illinois law considers a child’s maturity, the specific circumstances, the length of time they’ll be left alone and other factors to determine the legality of the child being left alone.