CNI's Beth Hundsdorfer has won a Driehaus Foundation Award for Investigative Reporting for her work covering the tragic Sonya ...

Illinois lawmakers push to repeal a 2015 law punishing Israel boycotts, citing human rights and free speech concerns.

A Senate panel advances a bill to limit crime-free housing laws, aiming to protect tenants from unfair evictions.

Illinois lawmakers push for Chicagoland transit safety reforms, but details and funding plans remain uncertain.

Speaker Welch removes Rep. Fred Crespo as budget chair and from the caucus for bypassing leadership during budget talks.

Illinois lowers its FY26 revenue forecast by $536M, forcing tough budget talks and potential cuts to state services.

Illinois plans to end health coverage for low-income immigrant adults July 1 amid budget concerns and looming federal cuts.

Consumer and environmental groups urge Illinois regulators to slash Nicor and Ameren gas rate hike requests for 2026.

Illinois sues Trump administration over federal policies tying disaster and transit funding to immigration enforcement.

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

Illinois' crime-free housing laws enable evictions for minor infractions - such as calling 911 or being accused of a crime - often without a conviction, disproportionately affecting vulnerable ...

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