Trump halts national climate report, prompting concern from Illinois scientists and lawmakers advancing state-level solutions ...

Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites recorded more than 41 million visitors last year, which was the most in 15 years, following several significant capital projects to upgrade and improve ...

As the red velvet curtains at the Vatican parted, a priest realized that his college pal from the South Side of Chicago that he knows as “Bob” had been elected the first American pope. “Oh, dear God,” ...

That’s according to preliminary results of an ongoing study at the University of Chicago that suggests the programs ...

Illinois regains access to $77M in pandemic education funds after a federal judge blocks Trump administration order.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem slams Illinois immigration laws during Springfield visit; Gov. Pritzker calls it a “publicity stunt ...

U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi is the latest Democrat to enter the 2026 U.S. Senate primary for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s seat. Krishnamoorthi, of Schaumburg, has represented the 8 th Congressional ...

A new report urges lawmakers to fix Illinois’ community college transfer system, citing credit issues and student debt.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins the 2026 Senate race to replace Dick Durbin, setting up a primary clash with Pritzker allies.

Illinois revenue projections rise slightly, but lawmakers remain cautious amid inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty.

Illinois unions push for mandatory nurse staffing ratios amid hospital pushback, worker burnout, and patient safety concerns.

A mistrial is declared in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery case after a jury deadlocks; retrial decision expected in June.