Illinois' pilot program has erased $72M in medical debt so far, aiming to help 300,000 residents reduce financial strain.

Defense challenges witness credibility in Madigan trial, questioning FBI cooperation motives and prior legal troubles.

Illinois advocates seek $60M for early childhood intervention, addressing long wait times and critical staff shortages.

Carbondale faces a Supreme Court case over its buffer zone law for abortion clinics, with national free speech implications.

Led by the prosecutor questioning him, ComEd exec-turned-cooperating witness Fidel Marquez repeatedly said he and other utility leaders agreed to hire or contract with the powerful speaker’s allies in ...

An Illinois Senate committee hit pause on a bill to ban carbon sequestration injections near aquifers after more than an hour ...

Illinois lawmakers address a $3.2 billion projected budget deficit, sparking debates over spending and priorities.

Former Gov. Quinn advocates for a millionaire tax to fund property tax relief; task force urges Illinois to preserve ...

Federal judge strikes down Illinois' assault weapons ban, citing Second Amendment rights; state likely to appeal.

Early Illinois election results show Democrats likely to keep legislative supermajorities; Sorensen wins IL-17 seat.

FBI witness details ComEd payments to Madigan allies; video shows lobbyist advice on keeping speaker “happy” with no-work ...

Ex-ComEd exec testifies on no-work contracts for Madigan allies in bribery case; jury hears recordings detailing the scheme.