The bishop of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois has decried a bill on its way to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk that would ...

In the aftermath of Tuesday’s elections in other parts of the country, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is staying tuned to how Illinois could impact the ongoing debate over redistricting.

In an interview on Thursday, Pritzker addressed the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) action in Staunton, ...

The latest education statistics indicate stagnant proficiency for public school students in Illinois, despite dramatic ...

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is offering $20 million in funding for the installation of electric vehicle ...

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Barring successful petition objections, the roster is complete for governor and U.S. Senate candidates in the 2026 primary.

State Rep. Sharon Chung helped defeat a bill that would have enabled the state to regulate homeowners insurance rates.

President Trump has become an unexpected ally in the progressive quest to eliminate the filibuster, deciding that anger over ...

The bill would require law enforcement agencies to automatically seal eligible criminal records every six months.

One year out from the 2026 midterms, major Democratic Party names have been taking the show on the road, saying that they're ...

Brian Straw was indicted on conspiracy to impede the work of a federal law enforcement officer after a protest at the ...