Illinois’ Clean Slate bill to seal nonviolent criminal records stalled again, but backers hope to revive it this fall.

A new bill expands ISP’s use of highway cameras to fight human trafficking and strengthens privacy protections.

Both the RTA and Chicago Transit Authority have meetings scheduled next week where talks will presumably focus on how the ...

Three key bills head to Gov. Pritzker’s desk, aiming to improve public defense services, protect press freedom, and enhance ...

The revenue bill creates a tax of 25 cents per wager for a sports betting licensee’s first 20 million wagers accepted, and 50 ...

A new bill in Illinois targets pharmacy benefit managers to lower drug costs and support small pharmacies statewide.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost ...

Illinois lawmakers stalled on major energy reforms amid rising prices and data center demands straining the grid.

Lawmakers propose competing plans to reform Chicagoland transit, with new oversight and possible regional taxes.

Illinois transit agencies face service cuts after a major funding bill stalled in the House over controversial taxes.

Illinois’ $55.2B budget raises concerns over fund sweeps, emergency spending, and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Illinois Democrats unveil $55B FY26 budget with targeted tax hikes and healthcare cuts, facing federal uncertainty.