Sen. Emil Jones III defends his actions in bribery trial, testifying his intern hire was not tied to red-light camera bill.

Under the amended bill, student athletes would be able to obtain waivers for as many as two outside events per year, ...

Illinois lawmakers advance bill to create a statewide public defender’s office aimed at boosting resources and independence.

FBI prepares to rest its case in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial, highlighting secret recordings, intern payments, and ...

Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial focuses on FBI-recorded conversations, intern payments, and alleged legislative favors.

Illinois lawmakers debate a bill to regulate mink farms, citing public health concerns while farmers fear industry shutdown.

CHICAGO — After nearly five days of testimony, state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial appeared to be nearing its end Tuesday afternoon — until the senator unexpectedly took the witness ...

Illinois Senate passes Prisoner Review Board reform bill, increasing transparency and expanding victims’ rights.

FBI mole details bribery scheme in Sen. Emil Jones III’s trial, with secret recordings and intern job at center stage.

A bill tightening homeschool rules stalls amid fierce opposition, edits, and a police probe into a death threat.

Illinois lawmakers push for data center reporting to protect energy grids, environmental goals, and ratepayers.

Illinois Senate passes bills on cannabis searches, gun storage safety, and press protections for university public media.