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Illinois has been ranked as the fourth best state in the nation for teachers, according to the personal finance website WalletHub. Also during the week,

A recent list from WalletHub ranks the best cities in Illinois for their labor-market health. More than 120 cities were ranked based on job opportunities,

As part of the recently approved Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget, two local community colleges in the 35th Senate District will receive funding for emergency

More than $6.6 million in capital funding has been released to benefit Northern Illinois University as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget approved

Opioid management law offers alternative pain-management option Friday, August 31, marks International Overdose Awareness Day, an annual global event that aims to raise awareness of

More than 100 new laws were signed this week, advancing changes targeting the state’s teacher shortage, streamlining services for veterans, and giving a leg-up to

Illinois has several new laws that address a backlog of applications for nursing home care, provide more first responders with medicines for allergy-related emergencies, boost

The decision to move into a long-term care facility is a difficult one for both individuals and their families. The last thing a family needs

Illinois has several new laws on the books including a good-government reform measure that allows affected counties to consolidate their election commissions with their county

Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a number of measures into law during the week, including bills opponents say will strip away citizens’ constitutionally-guaranteed Second Amendment rights.