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 ...

Illinois lawmakers pass bills on senior driving tests, women’s sports funding, school discipline, and AI in insurance.

FBI mole details bribery scheme in Sen. Emil Jones III’s trial, with secret recordings and intern job at center stage.

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.

Jurors hear FBI recordings in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery trial, featuring red-light camera deals and corruption claims.