On May 30, the next-to-last day of the session, Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, introduced a “gut-and-replace” amendment that ...

A family sues Taylorville schools over a 10-year-old girl’s alleged assault, sparking calls for student safety reform.

Illinois ramps up investment in quantum tech with global partnerships, a $700M commitment, and a new research park.

The RTA board formally asked the agencies it oversees — the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Suburban ...

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks before signing Illinois’ fiscal year 2026 budget on June 16. Also pictured, from left to right: Sen.

Flanked by his two daughters, former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S.

Chicago may allow widespread building of carriages houses, or accessory dwelling units, as an answer to the affordable ...

Gov. Pritzker defends Illinois immigration policy in heated House hearing as protests and political drama escalate.

Illinois investigates illegal use of license plate data by out-of-state police for abortion and immigration searches.

State programs like SmartBuy help people with massive student loans purchase a home, but funding for the program is perilous.

Attorney General Raoul’s office gets a $15.7M boost to hire staff and tackle federal and state legal challenges.

SPRINGFIELD – Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and ...