Illinois universities face growing concern as international students lose visas amid federal crackdowns and secrecy.

FBI mole details bribery scheme in Sen. Emil Jones III’s trial, with secret recordings and intern job at center stage.

Illinois House rejects bill expanding parole eligibility for youth offenders, despite prior reforms and debate.

Illinois Senate passes Prisoner Review Board reform bill, increasing transparency and expanding victims’ rights.

Jurors hear FBI recordings in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial, featuring red-light camera deals and corruption claims.

Illinois House passes bill banning Native American mascots in K-12 schools, aiming to reduce stereotypes in education.

Illinois lawmakers push for data center reporting to protect energy grids, environmental goals, and ratepayers.

Trial of ex-deputy Sean Grayson in fatal shooting of Sonya Massey moves from Sangamon County to Peoria County.

Illinois lawmakers pass bills on senior driving tests, women’s sports funding, school discipline, and AI in insurance.

Illinois lawmakers push bills on abortion access, student teacher stipends, college admissions, and anesthesia coverage.

Nursing homes push for updated Medicaid rates to avoid more closures amid rising costs and outdated reimbursements.

Thousands from across Illinois' urban and rural communities joined the nationwide “Hands Off!” rallies protesting Trump and ...