Even in the rare stretches where the Sox have found postseason success, a long-suffering fan base has missed out on a home-field, playoff-clinching win. That could change this week.

Illinois is among several states pushing to regulate the booming industry, which strongly resembles traditional gambling.

Durkin, the moderate suburban Republican who has long opposed President Donald Trump, said he's tired of "the Darren Bailey shtick."

With a growing number of experts warning of a potential AI doomsday for humanity, the governor's cabinet will evaluate risks and potential regulations.

A brief teleconference hearing marked the first step in adjudicating the grisly disciplinary case against Johanna Morgan, who has run troubled crematory businesses with her husband, Clark Morgan.

Former federal prosecutor David Risley will become the newest face of an office that has failed to rein in Springfield's culture of harassment.

Bailey — who's in a tight spot as he appeals to moderate suburban voters — said he appreciated Trump's nod, "but that's not what this race is about."

A fiscal conservative who supports abortion rights and opposes much of the Trump agenda, Corbett says there's a middle ground in the rematch between Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker and Republican challeng...

The Sox padded their AL Central lead over the Guardians and buried the Twins further with a month left on the regular-season calendar.

Other faces have powered a stunningly potent offense over the past month, but the slugging shortstop and first baseman could power the Sox into October if they rediscover their form.

The prized second-year right-hander turned in his longest outing of the season Friday when a depleted pitching staff needed it most.

The veteran DH's quietly productive season has provided crucial support for Miguel Vargas, Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery at the heart of the Sox' batting order.

An IL stint was as valuable for physical recovery as it was mental for the Sox' longest-tenured player, who's pumped to finally be in a pennant race.

A hard-running play by the Springfield native in Wednesday's win encapsulated the rookie's grinding style.

State Rep. Amy "Murri" Briel, D-Ottawa, emphasized the complaints leveled by Laura Jackson in "a malicious and false campaign video" were deemed unfounded by Springfield's legislative inspector genera...

GOP governor nominee Darren Bailey and other Republicans mostly steered clear of mentioning President Donald Trump as they kicked off their run to the general election.

Democrats headed into the home stretch of the campaign season by hammering a familiar foe, while Chicago mayoral politics also made their way downstate.

Authorities are still working to identify all 56 bodies found unrefrigerated inside South Chicago Chapel.

Lawmakers were spurred to action by the last set of horrifying allegations against an Evergreen Park couple last year.

The embattled Illinois House speaker went on a media apology tour and announced new steps to tackle a persistent problem in Springfield. One critic says it's not enough.

Pritzker said an inspector general's report on allegations against ex-state Rep. Harry Benton reveal "holes in the system," and not necessarily the need for a change in House leadership.

State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, D-Chicago, said Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch needs to step up "to correct the broken system in which we are all operating."

The scandal has raised questions about Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's handling of past complaints against the Plainfield Democrat.

The slugging rookie returns to Chicago looking for his first home run since May 27, but a balanced Sox offense hasn't skipped a beat.

The veteran DH isn't playing as big of a role as he envisioned when he joined the Sox, but he's finally enjoying the competitive baseball he signed up for.

Two years since last flashing his massive potential, the right-hander is taking his next step in rehab at High-A Winston-Salem.

The flame-throwing righty tweaked his arm slot after going through video of his past highlights, resulting in his best stuff this season.

The Sox recalled Edgar Quero after Teel's latest setback in a tough sophomore campaign, adding another position to GM Chris Getz's trade-deadline to-do list.

The injury looked like it could've been worse when Teel had to be helped off the field Monday in Texas. The Sox recalled Edgar Quero

The Sox' prized backstop missed most of the first half of the season dealing with a pair of nagging injuries.

MLB's top power-hitting shortstop said being left off the American League All-Star team is motivating him in the Sox' division race.

The tall right-hander carried his strong month past the All-Star break, giving up just two singles and stabilizing the Sox rotation along with Davis Martin.

The big veteran lefty has done it all out of the bullpen when the contending Sox have needed it most.

The Sox dropped the second game of their series in Toronto as Shane Bieber outdueled Davis Martin in a 1-0 loss.

The former Savannah Banana and SIU Saluki is playing his first big-league games in his native land, and he's looking for bigger things in the second half.

Colson and Braden Montgomery each cleared loaded sets of bases with a double and triple, respectively, during a 12-4 shellacking.

A lineup flush with rookies has the Sox playing their first meaningful mid-summer baseball in years, and that inexperience might a good thing in a pennant race.

The six-term House member asserted her innocence in the face of federal fraud charges that prosecutors claim benefited her family.

Benton still holds a $72,000-per-year elected post as a far southwest suburban highway commissioner, and it's unlikely a report on his alleged misconduct will ever be publicly released.

Schultz took a no-hitter into the fifth inning. Now the Sox head to Cleveland aiming to hold onto the division lead.

First baseman Munetaka Murakami's return from the injured list is approaching, potentially setting up a tough decision on what to do with Gonzalez.

With a 9-3 win, the Sox also posted a second consecutive winning month for the first time since 2021.

The 26-year-old third baseman is establishing himself as a franchise "cornerstone," according to one veteran teammate.

Sean Burke hit 99 mph on the radar gun during his third straight solid start, opening the Sox' East Coast road trip on a high note.

Manager Will Venable said they’ll use their struggling big-money reliever earlier in games to get him back on track.

Sox starter Anthony Kay couldn't get out of the fourth inning.

An "electric outing" got the Sox' prized second-year righty back on track against the Royals.