New law lets police remove squatters for criminal trespassing without eviction, boosting property owners’ rights.

A federal tax credit expansion could bring 35,000 new affordable housing units to Illinois, but challenges remain.

There are two public reports that mention Mackenzi’s death — the DCFS Office of the Inspector General Annual Report to the ...

Former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore has been sentenced to 24 months in prison in addition to a $750,000 fine — the second of the “ComEd Four” to face sentencing after their 2023 ...

The Cook County Democratic Party, one of the most powerful political organizations in the state, chose to back Rep. Margaret ...

Susana Mendoza won’t seek reelection as Illinois comptroller, opening door to statewide races and possible mayoral bid.

Fundraising heats up in Illinois’ 2026 Senate race as Stratton, Kelly, and Krishnamoorthi report major donations.

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi’s Senate run centers on economic opportunity, national security, and government accountability.

Former ComEd exec John Hooker has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for his role in bribing ex-Illinois House Speaker ...

Feds seek nearly 6-year sentence for Madigan ally Mike McClain in ComEd bribery case tied to Illinois politics.

Illinois hospitals warn of closures and service cuts as Trump’s Medicaid law slashes billions in federal funding.

Democrats in Illinois’ 2026 Senate race warn Trump’s federal cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and rural care will hurt residents.