Alissa Groeninger

SPRINGFIELD — Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday predicted the governor's proposed $1-a-pack cigarette tax hike won't pass the House, a prospect that casts doubt on a key part of a...

SPRINGFIELD — Criminal charges could be filed against a fugitive's spouse, parent and other close relatives who help him flee to avoid prosecution under a bill the Illinois House overwhelmingly...

As Gov. Pat Quinn seeks to overhaul Illinois' public employee pension system, one of the more politically tricky elements also happens to be the one he's talking about the least....

As Gov. Pat Quinn seeks to overhaul Illinois' public employee pension system, one of the more politically tricky elements also happens to be the one he's talking about the least....

Gov. Pat Quinn wants to fix Illinois' debt-ridden public pension system by getting government employees to work longer, pay more toward their retirement and accept less in benefits. The attempt...

Gov. Pat Quinn wants to fix Illinois' debt-ridden public pension system by getting government employees to work longer, pay more toward their retirement and accept less in benefits. The attempt...