Led by the prosecutor questioning him, ComEd exec-turned-cooperating witness Fidel Marquez repeatedly said he and other utility leaders agreed to hire or contract with the powerful speaker’s allies in ...

Illinois lawmakers address a $3.2 billion projected budget deficit, sparking debates over spending and priorities.

Carbondale faces a Supreme Court case over its buffer zone law for abortion clinics, with national free speech implications.

An Illinois Senate committee hit pause on a bill to ban carbon sequestration injections near aquifers after more than an hour ...

Former Gov. Quinn advocates for a millionaire tax to fund property tax relief; task force urges Illinois to preserve ...

Federal court weighs Cook County’s assault weapon ban, with arguments reflecting broader challenges to state gun laws.

Illinois to receive $40M from Kroger opioid settlement; funds will support community programs under statewide abatement plan.

Federal judge strikes down Illinois' assault weapons ban, citing Second Amendment rights; state likely to appeal.

Illinois schools aim to boost math scores as reading proficiency hits record levels; ISBE outlines math improvement plan.

Madigan ally pressured ComEd to hire unqualified candidates for political favors, with jury hearing wiretap evidence.

Testimony in the Madigan trial reveals wiretaps of ComEd hiring unqualified candidates at McClain’s request to maintain Madigan’s favor.

CHICAGO — Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission are nearing decisions in several high-profile cases that could ...