The three-term congressman said Trump's ceaseless directives are causing "unnecessary confusion in their failed attempts to improve government efficiencies." ...

A Beardstown church is planning to open a temporary shelter for homeless in the community after purchasing a building to provide space for the shelter. The property at 215 E. Second St. was purchased ...

The Lake County Council agreed to reallocate $600,000 to hire 12 contracted emergency dispatchers to try to alleviate the workload at the short-staffed 911 center.