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 ...

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

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

Prospective providers navigate a maze of steep costs, complex requirements and outdated regulations with little help from the state.

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

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

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

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

Illinois simplifies name change process for transgender individuals and domestic violence victims, enhancing privacy.

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.