Illinois opens voting for a new state flag, with options from historical designs to fresh submissions until Feb. 14.

Illinois passes vital bills on warehouse quotas, nursing home protections, and prostitution laws during its final session.

Illinois returns land to Prairie Band Potawatomi, rectifying an 1829 treaty violation with a historic state park transfer.

Illinois moves to boost renewable energy with a new bill, addressing funding challenges and exploring battery storage.

Prospective providers navigate a maze of steep costs, complex requirements and outdated regulations with little help from the state.