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.

“Each court of appeals that has taken up a challenge to a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines has found these ...

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

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

Illinois lawmakers have learned in recent years that Tier 2 benefits for some employees fail the “Safe Harbor” Social ...

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

Illinois’ Clean Slate bill to seal nonviolent criminal records stalled again, but backers hope to revive it this fall.

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

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost ...

Both the RTA and Chicago Transit Authority have meetings scheduled next week where talks will presumably focus on how the ...

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