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.

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

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91, remembered for his death penalty moratorium and corruption conviction.

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

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

Chatham mourns after crash kills four at after-school camp; community unites to support survivors and families.

Thousands rally in Chicago on May Day for immigrant, labor, LGBTQ+, and women’s rights amid growing opposition to Trump ...

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

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 ...

“There are decades of research that supports that after-school programs improve school day performance, grades and attendance ...