After state Rep. Hillary Cassel left the Democratic Party and became a Republican, special interests and Republican-aligned ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is backing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in what's expected to be a crowded field to succeed Sen. Dick ...

We can accept our new, middle of the road as the status quo, or we can strive to give students our absolute best every single ...

President Trump said in an interview published Friday that he would “absolutely” sign legislation to ban congressional stock ...

NEW THIS MORNING: Gov. JB Pritzker is expected to endorse Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton for U.S. Senate this morning at a South ...

The majority of Statehouse Democrats opposed the 2025 budget — crafted over four months and passed by Republicans early ...

The uncertainty over tariffs is likely to decrease the amount of money available in the market, which lowers the chance that creditors will allow countries to refinance their debt. Plus, confusion ...

In a stunning move less than a week before the scheduled end of the legislative session, Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo ...

As potential candidates to replace U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin make announcements, talk about making announcements or are simply part of the speculation, Durbin said Thursday that whoever wants to succeed ...

The laws are aimed at safeguarding elections. Opponents say they could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, including some married women.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos has ordered an investigation into alleged foreign interference in next month's ...

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money ...