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

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

Judge considers acquittal for ex-AT&T Illinois executive accused of bribery in Madigan-related corruption case.

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

Atmika Iyer is a graduate student in journalism with Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated ...

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 ...

Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.

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 ...

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