Public reaction to the 10 finalists has been mixed, to say the least, so we turned to local design experts. They had some ...

The movement among Illinois counties to separate from Chicago and Cook County to form a new state continues to grow.

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Jan. 15, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State's office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be ...