Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement in 2027, ending a 44-year career and sparking Democratic succession speculation.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate bid, becoming the first Democrat to enter race for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s ...

The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday afternoon the first case of measles in the state. The measles ...

Gov. JB Pritzker defends LGBTQ rights while urging Democrats to focus on economic issues amid party strategy debate.

CHICAGO — The jury considering state Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial indicated late Wednesday that it may be ...

State Sen. Emil Jones III’s federal corruption trial is nearing its end as the jury deliberated for two hours Monday after ...

Illinois lawmakers back bills to support small farmers and expand local food access after federal agriculture funds were cut.

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, ...

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.

Sen. Emil Jones III defends his actions in bribery trial, testifying his intern hire was not tied to red-light camera bill.