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A story of corporate greed, willful worker exploitation, and human tragedy in Bloomington-Normal began nearly a century ago with the introduction of asbestos for industrial and home use.

People in poverty-stricken Clay County worry about what will happen to their health care if Gov. Matt Bevin's and President-elect Trump's ambitions to overhaul Medicaid proceed.

Washington state legalized recreational pot in 2012, but the black market lives on. Pot grown legally leaks into illegal markets, while networks of illegal producers pretend they're licensed.

Election fraud happens, but not the kind President Trump talks about with people voting twice. It's most common with mail votes. Experts are warning of a backlash to a method 1 in 5 voters now uses.

California is expected to begin easing sweeping water use and drought restrictions after an extraordinary winter of storms. But a fierce debate rages over whether the rules should become permanent.

The Tazewell County Jail is locked down after more than 40 people associated with the Pekin facility have tested positive for COVID-19.

The city of Peoria is looking at a grim combination of cuts and short-term borrowing to stay financially afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. Peoria...

Ohio's vote in Tuesday's primary will be crucial, but there could be a delay in getting results. The state is making major changes in the way its residents cast ballots, especially in its most populous county, Cuyahoga. The county is instituting an optical scan paper ballot system, rather than using electronic voting machines.

The Trump administration may end leases for some of NOAA's offices while the agency terminates several advisory committees at the important weather and climate agency.

Sangamon County residents say they want to see more economic development and population growth. That’s according to a recent county-wide survey.