Flanked by his two daughters, former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S.

The RTA board formally asked the agencies it oversees — the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra commuter rail and Pace Suburban ...

Gov. Pritzker defends Illinois immigration policy in heated House hearing as protests and political drama escalate.

SPRINGFIELD – Under a bill awaiting the governor’s signature, certain insurance plans would have to cover hippotherapy and ...

“Each court of appeals that has taken up a challenge to a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines has found these ...

Illinois investigates illegal use of license plate data by out-of-state police for abortion and immigration searches.

Illinois’ Clean Slate bill to seal nonviolent criminal records stalled again, but backers hope to revive it this fall.

Attorney General Raoul’s office gets a $15.7M boost to hire staff and tackle federal and state legal challenges.

The revenue bill creates a tax of 25 cents per wager for a sports betting licensee’s first 20 million wagers accepted, and 50 ...

Illinois lawmakers have learned in recent years that Tier 2 benefits for some employees fail the “Safe Harbor” Social ...

Chicago may allow widespread building of carriages houses, or accessory dwelling units, as an answer to the affordable housing crisis.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal on a lawsuit led by Illinois Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Bost ...