CHICAGO — After nearly five days of testimony, state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial appeared to be nearing its end Tuesday afternoon — until the senator unexpectedly took the witness ...

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

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

Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial focuses on FBI-recorded conversations, intern payments, and alleged legislative favors.

Trial of ex-deputy Sean Grayson in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey moves from Sangamon County to Peoria County.

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Illinois House rejects bill expanding parole eligibility for youth offenders, despite prior reforms and debate.

Illinois Senate passes bills on cannabis searches, gun storage safety, and press protections for university public media.

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

Illinois House passes bill banning Native American mascots in K-12 schools, aiming to reduce stereotypes in education.