The Illinois State Board of Education asked for a 4.6% funding increase in its fiscal year 2026 budget request.

Ashley Soriano is a student in the Medill Illinois News Bureau, a program at the Medill School of Journalism that provides ...

Illinois faces a $3.2 billion deficit as current-year revenues stay on track; lawmakers debate ways to balance the budget.

Day 37 at Madigan's trial reveals heated exchanges over alleged quid pro quo with Danny Solis, impacting law firm deals.

Proposed Illinois bill may raise mandatory driving test age for seniors to 87, addressing road safety and fairness.

Illinois eyes $100M to tackle homelessness amid bed shortages, leveraging pandemic lessons for improved shelter services.

Illinoisans can file federal taxes for free with IRS Direct File; state to introduce mobile driver's licenses.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan sits for cross-examination by federal prosecutors for first time in his corruption trial ...

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

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

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

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