G.H. Merritt explains that under the U.S. Constitution, you need approval from both the state legislature and Congress for ...

Sangamon County has reached an agreement with the family of Sonya Massey through mediation on an out-of-court settlement. Here's what happens next.

Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away ...

Republicans argue the map is an example of “extreme partisan gerrymandering,” which renders it unconstitutional under state law.

Repeated earthquakes are rattling Greece’s volcanic island of Santorini. Scientists say the quakes aren't related to a slight ...