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 ...

Advocates push for higher pay and stable hours for disability support workers as lawmakers weigh Illinois’ tight 2026 budget.

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 ...

A bill tightening homeschool rules stalls amid fierce opposition, edits, and a police probe into a death threat.