Power move: Republicans have little weight in Springfield, but their walkout grated on Democrats who accused them of shirking their jobs to represent constituents.

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois participated in one court battle with the Trump administration Thursday when a federal judge ...

Illinois lawmakers have introduced bills that would end the practice of ticketing students for municipal code violations.

The first effort, in 2022, stalled amid concerns that the wording would prohibit law enforcement from intervening in serious matters. A new version closes that loophole.

Springfield lawmakers will hash out a plan to move solar and wind projects forward after sluggish growth for clean power in Illinois and a recent rise in coal and natural gas demand.

If this and a complementary bill from last year pass, single-family zoning will effectively disappear in municipalities across Illinois.

Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield.

More than a dozen people were interested in becoming the Ward 1 alderman in Springfield, including 12 people being ...

If the student is caught vaping, what benefit to the student is there to have the student get a ticket? The benefit is ...

Though Joens explored many professions over the course of his career, his love for Illinois history has been at the heart of ...

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Illinois State Capitol Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump's administration and Elon Musk.

Heading into budget season, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker faces several converging challenges, including a projected deficit over ...