The legislation, originally the idea of an Elgin high school student, is aimed at reducing the number of opioid-related ...

Gov. JB Pritzker said Wednesday he will not sign a budget that includes broad tax hikes to fund new spending as lawmakers are ...

Safe gun storage' bill ready for Pritzker Illinois gun owners would be required by law to lock up their firearms around ...

Sen. Patrick Joyce, (center) D-Essex, speaks in favor of his bill to expand horse racing in Illinois alongside Jeff Davis, ...

SPRINGFIELD — One of the most notable and historic buildings at the heart of downtown Springfield has officially been sold. Here's what you need to know about the sale of one of Springfield's tallest ...

Legislators were seemingly on board with the latest plan to reform the Chicago-area transit system — but miles apart on how ...

CHICAGO (AP) — One of Chicago’s most infamous gang leaders is among the people to receive commutations this week from ...

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig said the new pump, which allows certain semi trucks to fill up with a 99% biodiesel ...

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its upcoming conference. A short explanation of relists is available here. The Supreme Court is making good ...

New proposals in Springfield would give a revamped transit agency more control over CTA, Metra and Pace while raising funds ...