Illinois House approves bills to protect trafficking victims, ensure safe cosmetics, and support dual language programs.

Illinois House advances bills on trafficking justice, sexual assault victim costs, cosmetics safety, and language education.

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

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

Nursing homes push for updated Medicaid rates to avoid more closures amid rising costs and outdated reimbursements.

Sonya Dymova is a student in the Medill Illinois News Bureau, a program at the Medill School of Journalism that provides local news outlets with state legislature and government coverage. “Hands Off!” ...

Thousands from across Illinois' urban and rural communities joined the nationwide “Hands Off!” rallies protesting Trump and ...

Sen. Emil Jones III faces trial over alleged bribes tied to red-light cameras as federal corruption probe unfolds.

Illinois’ downstate transit agencies warn of a growing funding shortfall, pushing for changes to state support.

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Despite awareness campaigns, Scott’s Law violations rise as Illinois troopers face increasing roadside danger.