Illinois foster care agencies face a liability insurance crisis that threatens closures, staffing cuts, and child care ...

Sen. Dick Durbin reflects on retirement decision, citing age, Trump’s influence, and his legacy after 44 years in Congress.

Sen. Emil Jones III defends his actions in bribery trial, testifying his intern hire was not tied to red-light camera bill.

State Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial is nearing its end as the jury deliberated for two hours Monday after ...

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies FBI asked him to wear a wire; closing arguments in his federal corruption trial set for Monday.

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

Gov. JB Pritzker defends LGBTQ rights while urging Democrats to focus on economic issues amid party strategy debate.

Advocates push for higher pay and stable hours for disability support workers as lawmakers weigh Illinois’ tight 2026 budget.

Gov. Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate, boosting her 2026 bid to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

A bill tightening homeschool rules stalls amid fierce opposition, edits, and a police probe into a death threat.

Illinois Attorney General Raoul seeks $15M budget boost to meet expanding duties, including lawsuits against Trump policies.

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies in his federal bribery trial, defending actions tied to red-light camera bill and intern job.