Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91, remembered for his death penalty moratorium and corruption conviction.

Thousands rally in Chicago on May Day for immigrant, labor, LGBTQ+, and women’s rights amid growing opposition to Trump ...

Chatham mourns after crash kills four at after-school camp; community unites to support survivors and families.

Illinois lawmakers near a transit funding reform deal as tensions rise with the RTA over oversight and spending.

CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for the ...

Blocking Trump’s agenda must be the first priority, Stratton said, to allow congressional Democrats to move forward on ...

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

Illinois Senate Democrats split over Gov. Pritzker’s plan to let community colleges offer four-year degrees in key fields.

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

“There are decades of research that supports that after-school programs improve school day performance, grades and attendance ...

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

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