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Prospective providers navigate a maze of steep costs, complex requirements and outdated regulations with little help from the state.

Former Speaker Michael Madigan testifies in his own defense in a shocking turn in his monthslong corruption trial.

Freshly sworn-in Illinois General Assembly faces deep divides as new session begins with a focus on tackling a $3.2B deficit.

"Illinois passes 'Karina's Bill' to enforce gun removal in domestic violence cases, enhancing protections for victims." ...

Illinois' hemp regulation bill stalls amid tensions, as Pritzker criticizes House Democrats for yielding to lobbyists.

Testimony focuses on complex energy legislation, Madigan's law firm's potential conflicts, and rigorous conflict protocols ...

Jade Aubrey is a Public Affairs Reporting (PAR) student in the School of Communication and Media at the University of ...

After a deadly tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois mandates tornado shelters in warehouses to enhance worker safety.