The report says the state’s female prison population has increased by more than 5,000% since 1980, growing from 25 women to nearly 1,300 in 2022. Erica Marshall, lawyer and executive director of the ...

Illinois, the Prairie State, is known for its towering skyscrapers, charming small towns and diverse neighborhoods. According to Census population data, the Illinois population is the fifth-largest in ...

Despite low unemployment levels, easing inflation, and a robust stock market, many Americans continue to feel the squeeze of ...