U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins the 2026 Senate race to replace Dick Durbin, setting up a primary clash with Pritzker allies.

Illinois revenue projections rise slightly, but lawmakers remain cautious amid inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty.

Illinois unions push for mandatory nurse staffing ratios amid hospital pushback, worker burnout, and patient safety concerns.

Illinois' proposed overhaul of university funding meets pushback from U of I, which says the plan could hurt flagship ...

Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement in 2027, ending a 44-year career and sparking Democratic succession speculation.

A mistrial is declared in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery case after a jury deadlocks; retrial decision expected in June.

CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for the ...

Illinois lawmakers near a transit funding reform deal as tensions rise with the RTA over oversight and spending.

Illinois honors nine fallen police officers while officials call for changes to laws they say put communities and officers at ...

Blocking Trump’s agenda must be the first priority, Stratton said, to allow congressional Democrats to move forward on ...

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Monday in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ open seat ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state. The measles ...