Illinois considers the KIND Act to prioritize placing foster children with relatives, aiming to improve care and stability.

Illinois lawmakers consider Tier 2 pension reforms to address Social Security compliance and improve public employee benefits ...

Illinois grapples with energy grid reliability as demand surges and renewable energy goals lag, raising fears of future ...

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers in early January could consider easing requirements for residents to change their names, a move proponents say will reduce risks for victims of domestic abuse, ...

Madigan trial highlights lobbying, real estate dealings, and testimony contradicting bribery and extortion allegations.bri ...

SPRINGFIELD – Public schools in Illinois have enjoyed several consecutive years of substantial increases in state funding, ...

Prosecutors rest in Madigan trial; defense calls former AT&T lobbyist who denies alleged no-work contract tied to bill's ...

Illinois' minimum wage increases to $15 on Jan. 1, completing a six-year transition under a 2019 law aimed at economic equity.

Illinois approves $1.8B in grid upgrades by ComEd and Ameren, raising rates but advancing clean energy and resilience goals.

Nearly 300 new Illinois laws take effect in 2025, including digital IDs, salary transparency, and health insurance reforms.