A new proposal in Springfield would change how Illinois funds its roads by charging drivers by the mile instead of a gas tax, with a pilot program to study the effectiveness of the program.

Under proposed legislation, Illinois would explore the viability of reducing reliance on the state’s gas tax by putting in place a “road usage charge,” essentially a tax on the number of miles driven.

High Speed Rail Alliance, a Chicago-based advocacy group, is throwing its support behind three state bills that, if passed, ...

A high-speed 100-mile police chase in Sangamon County raises concerns over pursuit policies and public safety risks.