Flanked by his two daughters, former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S.

Chicago may allow widespread building of carriages houses, or accessory dwelling units, as an answer to the affordable ...

The RTA board formally asked the agencies it oversees — the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Suburban ...

Illinois’ Clean Slate bill to seal nonviolent criminal records stalled again, but backers hope to revive it this fall.

Gov. Pritzker defends Illinois immigration policy in heated House hearing as protests and political drama escalate.

“Each court of appeals that has taken up a challenge to a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines has found these ...

SPRINGFIELD – Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and ...

Illinois lawmakers have learned in recent years that Tier 2 benefits for some employees fail the “Safe Harbor” Social ...

The revenue bill creates a tax of 25 cents per wager for a sports betting licensee’s first 20 million wagers accepted, and 50 ...

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost ...

Jones, a Chicago Democrat and son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr., stands accused of agreeing to take ...

Illinois lawmakers stalled on major energy reforms amid rising prices and data center demands straining the grid.