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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial focuses on FBI-recorded conversations, intern payments, and alleged legislative favors.

Illinois Senate passes Prisoner Review Board reform bill, increasing transparency and expanding victims’ rights.

Illinois Senate passes bills on cannabis searches, gun storage safety, and press protections for university public media.

Illinois Senate advances police hiring reforms and recall bill in response to Sonya Massey’s 2024 shooting by a deputy.