Illinois lawmakers debate a bill to regulate mink farms, citing public health concerns while farmers fear industry shutdown.

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies FBI asked him to wear a wire; closing arguments in his federal corruption trial set for Monday.

AARP Illinois celebrates the SSA’s decision to keep phone-based filing, urging lawmakers to protect Social Security access.

A bill tightening homeschool rules stalls amid fierce opposition, edits, and a police probe into a death threat.

FBI prepares to rest its case in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial, highlighting secret recordings, intern payments, and ...

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies in his federal bribery trial, defending actions tied to red-light camera bill and intern job.

Under the amended bill, student athletes would be able to obtain waivers for as many as two outside events per year, ...

FBI mole details bribery scheme in Sen. Emil Jones III’s trial, with secret recordings and intern job at center stage.

Illinois lawmakers pass bills on senior driving tests, women’s sports funding, school discipline, and AI in insurance.

Illinois lawmakers push for data center reporting to protect energy grids, environmental goals, and ratepayers.

Illinois lawmakers push bills on abortion access, student teacher stipends, college admissions, and anesthesia coverage.

Illinois Senate passes Prisoner Review Board reform bill, increasing transparency and expanding victims’ rights.