The corporate ownership of East Peoria’s Par-A-Dice riverboat casino intends to construct a new $160 million gambling venue on the existing property, but the decision isn’t sitting well with some Peoria city leaders who believe the move violates a long-standing intergovernmental agreement.

Jerry Costello II says latest aid package insufficient; warns of long-term impact

Split opinion allows consent decree to continue but says lower judge erred

The resolution approved by the Board of Trustees says Building C of the Quad Cities Complex is surplus to the university’s current purposes.

Gov. JB Pritzker suggested Illinois’ threat to retaliate helped defeat the measure across the border — and he didn’t rule out an effort to expand his state’s 14-3 Democratic edge.

January retrial canceled in deal that would see charges dropped in a year

The law places limits on where immigration enforcement agents can detain people. It also gives those who believe their constitutional rights have been violated legal recourse.

First-time gun offenders can earn a FOID card under new law

The money would be used to fund university operations.

For those who suffer from mental health challenges, holiday stress can make their conditions worse.

More than 700 Illinois schools are within a quarter-mile of crop fields, yet state law doesn’t require pesticide applicators to notify them before spraying. Advocates say a new notification proposal would give educators and park staff time to move children indoors and reduce exposure.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation Tuesday allowing Illinois residents to sue immigration agents who arrest them in or near courthouses or if they believe their constitutional rights were violated.