Nearly 2.2 million people in Illinois might see eligible criminal records sealed following passage of the ‘Clean Slate’ Act.

Republican Senator was back in Quincy, expressing misgivings about immigration, suicide and transit legislation QUINCY–State ...

Illinois must keep an eye on the way Gov. JB Pritzker handles pension reform, which is the next long-standing concern on the state’s agenda.

November has been declared Adoption Awareness Month in Illinois, according to a community announcement. Gov. JB Pritzker and ...

”Mr Trump has attempted to frame these sanctuary cities as hotspots of violent crime that hinder ICE operations” ...

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.