Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.

Former Gov. Quinn advocates for a millionaire tax to fund property tax relief; task force urges Illinois to preserve ...

Illinois to receive $40M from Kroger opioid settlement; funds will support community programs under statewide abatement plan.

FBI witness details ComEd payments to Madigan allies; video shows lobbyist advice on keeping speaker “happy” with no-work ...

Federal judge strikes down Illinois' assault weapons ban, citing Second Amendment rights; state likely to appeal.

Illinois schools aim to boost math scores as reading proficiency hits record levels; ISBE outlines math improvement plan.

CHICAGO — Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission are nearing decisions in several high-profile cases that could ...

Madigan ally pressured ComEd to hire unqualified candidates for political favors, with jury hearing wiretap evidence.

CHICAGO – As chief lobbyist for electric utility Commonwealth Edison, Fidel Marquez had an expansive role that put him in charge of “approximately 130, 135 people.” But in June 2013, more than a year ...

Preliminary, unofficial election results show no seats in the state House or Senate have changed party hands, although a few races remained too close to call according to the Associated Press. That ...