U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins the 2026 Senate race to replace Dick Durbin, setting up a primary clash with Pritzker allies.

A new report urges lawmakers to fix Illinois’ community college transfer system, citing credit issues and student debt.

Illinois' proposed overhaul of university funding meets pushback from U of I, which says the plan could hurt flagship ...

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91, remembered for his death penalty moratorium and corruption conviction.

A mistrial is declared in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery case after a jury deadlocks; retrial decision expected in June.

Illinois Senate Democrats split over Gov. Pritzker’s plan to let community colleges offer four-year degrees in key fields.

Illinois lawmakers near a transit funding reform deal as tensions rise with the RTA over oversight and spending.

CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for the ...

Illinois honors nine fallen police officers while officials call for changes to laws they say put communities and officers at ...

Gov. Pritzker urges mass mobilization against Trump’s agenda during national appearances and virtual town hall.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth endorsed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton on Monday in the 2026 Democratic primary for Illinois’ open seat ...

Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement in 2027, ending a 44-year career and sparking Democratic succession speculation.