A bill that would tighten homeschooling regulations in Illinois missed a key deadline on Friday. But its sponsor, Rep. Terra Costa Howard, said it’s still alive — and she’s working on changes ...

AARP Illinois celebrates the SSA’s decision to keep phone-based filing, urging lawmakers to protect Social Security access.

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies FBI asked him to wear a wire; closing arguments in his federal corruption trial set for Monday.

Illinois lawmakers advance bill to create a statewide public defender’s office aimed at boosting resources and independence.

Under the amended bill, student athletes would be able to obtain waivers for as many as two outside events per year, ...

Sen. Emil Jones III testifies in his federal bribery trial, defending actions tied to red-light camera bill and intern job.

Illinois lawmakers debate a bill to regulate mink farms, citing public health concerns while farmers fear industry shutdown.

FBI prepares to rest its case in Sen. Emil Jones III bribery trial, highlighting secret recordings, intern payments, and ...

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

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

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

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