AccuWeather's Tony Laubach reported from southern Illinois on Jan. 6, where a layer of ice was causing significant problems.

Evanston kicked off 2025 with the enforcement of new city ordinances, state laws and legal amendments, including the 294 ...

Illinois has hundreds of new laws in 2025, and wgntv.com has more information you need to know.

Time to study up, Illinois. As of New Year’s Day, 293 new state laws have taken effect. Those include some of the defining ...

As asylum seekers navigate the day labor sector, labor organizations are stepping in to help them advocate for their rights.

Ever wondered how old a babysitter should be in South Carolina? Here’s what to know, according to state law and ...

But does your state have one — and are you eligible? So what exactly is an auto-IRA? An auto-IRA is a retirement plan offered ...

On Jan. 3, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...

Many states automatically raise their minimum wage on Jan. 1 like Arizona, Virginia, Connecticut and Minnesota. In others, like Florida and Missouri, specific ballot measures have legislated the ...

In the lead-up to the November election, President-elect Donald Trump threatened to “ terminate” President Biden’s signature ...

BALLOT BOXING — A progressive political group with roots in Oakland has found surprising success exporting California ...

In California, 29 cities set new wage floors, including $17 per hour in Oakland, while seven towns in Washington raised their ...