An Illinois farmer turned flood-prone fields into rice paddies, but federal policy still favors corn and soy.

Alexander County farmers struggle with repeated floods and long-delayed federal easement programs.

The federal government has revoked the visas of some international students studying at universities across Illinois, but the number of...

Illinois banned life without parole for young offenders - but not for those already behind bars. A new bill could...

Though the governor promised to make Illinois “the best state” to raise young children, child care continues to disappear.