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

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

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.

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

Gov. Pritzker endorses Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate, boosting her 2026 bid to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin.

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 ...

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

Robert Crimo sentenced to life for Highland Park shooting as Illinois Supreme Court upholds law limiting venue for lawsuits.

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

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