Tight fiscal picture, federal funding uncertainty complicate state budget talks
A tight fiscal picture and uncertainty over federal funding have complicated negotiations over a budget for Illinois lawmakers.
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Democratic lawmakers struggle to find consensus on criminal justice measures
Progressive and moderate wings of Democrats in the Illinois legislature sometimes struggle to come to terms on criminal justice legislation.
The White Sox, Aurelio’s Pizza and St. Mary’s Mass: A South Sider becomes pope
Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south suburbs, where he lived in Dolton and attended St. Mary's parish before becoming Pope Leo XIV.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stops in Springfield to criticize state’s immigration policies
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was in Springfield to decry Illinois’ policies that limit state and local law enforcement’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
Trump’s Justice Department sues Illinois over worker privacy provisions feds say interfere with immigration enforcement
Donald Trump's Justice Department is suing the state of Illinois over measures aimed at protecting the privacy of workers who are non-U.S. citizens.
Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches ‘modest’ Springfield wish list
Faced with ongoing reluctance from lawmakers and Gov. JB Pritzker, Mayor Brandon Johnson has fine-tuned his message.
Four people killed when vehicle smashes through downstate Illinois after-school building, police say
The victims who died were believed to be between 4 and 18.
Gov. JB Pritzker, lawmakers moving sluggishly on Illinois ethics law reforms despite uptick in convictions
Since 2019, 11 now-former lawmakers have been convicted of crimes, but strengthening Illinois' ethical safeguards is not at the top of the Springfield agenda.
Gov. JB Pritzker taps Cook County official to run state emergency management agency
Gov. JB Pritzker tapped a Cook County official to run the state's emergency management agency.
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton first major Democrat to declare bid for retiring Dick Durbin’s Senate seat
Juliana Stratton, who has served as Illinois' lieutenant governor, has been public about her interest in Dick Durbin’s seat.