Illinois also has among the highest property taxes in the nation. The governor said nearly one-third of Illinois households ...

Illinois lawmakers have passed "Karina's Bill," mandating gun confiscation from individuals with a protective order.

The governor said he’s weighing the possibility that potential changes “will create another hole in the budget,” adding that ...

Asian stocks are mostly lower after U.S. stock indexes finished mixed a day after strong reports on the economy stirred up ...

It’s been 18 months since Karina Gonzalez and her 15-year-old daughter, Daniela, were shot and killed over the 2023 Independence Day weekend at their Chicago home, allegedly by her husband.

The Kindship in Demand Act, or KIND Act, puts an obligation on the Department of Children and Family Services to use a “kin-first approach” when placing children in foster care settings.

Midway through a three-year plan initiated by Gov. JB Pritzker to move out roughly half the residents of Choate Developmental Center in downstate Anna following years of reported resident abuse, ...

Illinois’ new batch of lawmakers will face a number of challenges in 2025. Chief among them is a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit.

The Illinois General Assembly launched a new two-year term on Wednesday with inauguration ceremonies that came on the heels of a tension-filled lame duck session marked by sparring ...

A day after Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker delivered strong criticism of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s relationships in ...

A bill meant to protect survivors of domestic violence is approved by the Illinois General Assembly to fill loopholes in ...

A new Illinois General Assembly was sworn in for the next two years Wednesday, with the House and Senate ceremonies taking ...