Illinois Supreme Court debates the state's concealed carry law's constitutionality, challenging dual licensing requirements.

As the Madigan trial nears its close, the jury preps for a pivotal verdict after final evidence and intense debates.

House Speaker Welch faces challenges in his third term with caucus tensions and a $3.2 billion budget deficit looming.

Sangamon County settles DOJ probe over Sonya Massey's shooting with reforms aimed at enhancing mental health crisis response.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan sits for cross-examination by federal prosecutors for first time in his corruption trial ...

Illinois faces a $3.2 billion deficit as current-year revenues stay on track; lawmakers debate ways to balance the budget.

Illinois State Board of Education requests $11.4B for PreK-12 funding, focusing on equity amid a revenue shortfall.

Dr. Ngozi Ezike fined $150K for ethics violation after joining Sinai Chicago, previously funded by state grants.

Proposed Illinois bill may raise mandatory driving test age for seniors to 87, addressing road safety and fairness.

Illinois eyes $100M to tackle homelessness amid bed shortages, leveraging pandemic lessons for improved shelter services.

Day 37 at Madigan's trial reveals heated exchanges over alleged quid pro quo with Danny Solis, impacting law firm deals.

Though the governor promised to make Illinois “the best state” to raise young children, child care continues to disappear. And, as one couple learned, there’s almost no help for those building a child ...