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

Data from the Illinois Board of Higher Education, which oversees public universities, shows university income has had to make ...

A retired U.S. Army first lieutenant, Gerend was among the 200 people who gathered outside the McHenry Veterans Affairs ...

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

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

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

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

Illinois lawmakers back bills to support small farmers and expand local food access after federal agriculture funds were cut.

Illinois lawmakers advance bill to create a statewide public defender’s office aimed at boosting resources and independence.

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

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

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