33 IL Counties Could Join IN As Hoosiers Vote To Create Commission

"It's a stunt, it's not going to happen,” Pritzker has said, but Indiana lawmakers voted to create a commission to evaluate state lines.

What IL Should Know As Trump, Congress Renew Daylight Saving Time Bill

Could Illinois residents see the end of the twice-yearly clock changes? See what Trump has to say about it.

Escalating Trade War With China Puts These Key IL Exports At Risk

More than 931,000 U.S. jobs are supported by exports to China, outnumbering those supported by the next two Asian markets combined.

Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs: IL Leaders React

Global markets surged on the development, but the precise details of Trump's plans to ease tariffs were not immediately clear.

The Trump Tariff Effect In IL: What Products Will Cost More?

The new tariffs include a 10 percent tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens more.

IL Joins Other States To Sue RFK Jr, HHS Over Health Funding Cuts

Attorney General Kwame Raoul said nearly $12 billion in critical public health grants to states could be abruptly and illegally terminated.

Billions Cut From State, Federal Health Programs: What To Know In IL

Millions of dollars in now-rescinded and blocked funding would have supported disease tracking, immunization and more in Illinois.

Trump Signs Order Changing Election Rules: What That Means For IL

President Trump says the nation has "failed to enforce basic and necessary election protections."

IL Returns Stolen Tribal Land In DeKalb County

The state is transferring roughly 1,500 acres to the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Trump Signs Order To Close Dept. Of Education: See IL Impacts

The department underwrites the loans that enable people to attend college, with about 42 million people nationwide currently having them.

Trump Puts New Restrictions On Social Security: What To Do In IL

The changes, intended to reduce fraud, could potentially affect about 72.5 million Americans.

Trump Proposal To Eliminate Federal Taxes At 150K: What It Means In IL

More than 76 percent of Americans earn less than $150,000 annually, according to the latest figures.

Education Dept. Fires All Chicago Employees, Will Cut Staff In Half

A look at the impact the staffing cuts will have on Illinois, including the firing of all regional office staff in Chicago.

Layoffs Spiked 245% In February: See IL Impact

Job cuts soared across the government sector in February, with retailers and pharmaceutical companies also cutting positions.

These IL Federal Buildings Could Be 'Designated For Disposal'

The initial list had included some of the country's most recognizable buildings, along with courthouses.

New Tariffs Take Effect: What That Could Mean For IL Consumers

The tariffs, announced Monday by President Donald Trump, sparked renewed concerns of a North American trade war.

House Budget Bill Could Slash Medicaid: See How IL Reps Voted

A recent poll showed 77 percent of Americans and 84 percent of Medicaid recipients view Medicaid favorably.

Trump Considering Big Changes For Postal Service: What To Know In IL

President Donald Trump is considering changes to stop losses at the $78 billion-a-year agency.

Pritzker Refuses To 'Bend The Knee' As Trump Says 'Long Live The King'

The Illinois governor also drew parallels between Nazi Germany and the modern political climate.

Former IL Governor Edgar Has Pancreatic Cancer: Report

Jim Edgar, 78, served as Illinois' 38th governor from 1991 to 1999.

Lara Trump visits Illinois

​'America First Leadership Dinner' with Lara Trump took place on February 21 in DuPage County.

Will Nearby National Parks, IL Monuments Be Affected By Fed Firings?

​The 1,000 employees who were fired provide services such as maintaining and cleaning parks and staffing visitor education programs.

Bill Would End Property Taxes In IL For Homeowners After 30 Years

Bill sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson said that "at some point, you have to be able to own your property,” according to The Center Square.

Real ID Update For IL Residents As Deadline Approaches

Illinois residents who have yet to secure a Real ID may want to start preparing to update their driver's licenses.

Violent IL Inmates From Shuttered Prison Sent To Medium-Security Sites, Data Shows

Prison employees believe housing for the transferred inmates was based on which facilities had bed space and sufficiently trained personnel.

IL Cannabis Sales Exceed $2 Billion Annually: Pritzker

Total items sold increased 13 percent from 2023 to 2024, marking four consecutive record-setting years of industry growth.

IL Lawmakers React To Trillions Of Tax, Spending Cuts In House Budget

House Republicans' budget proposal, released Wednesday, extends $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and raises the debt ceiling by $4 trillion.

Trump Pardons Blagojevich, Says Prison Time 'Shouldn't Have Happened'

"He's now cleaner than anybody in this room," Trump said of the former Illinois governor, who was convicted of trying to sell a Senate seat.

IL Gaming Board Reports $1.7B In Gaming Tax Revenue For 2024

The state had 16 licensed casinos, approximately 8,700 video gaming terminals, and 14 operating sportsbooks last year.

Bills 'Trump Proofing' Student Civil Rights In IL Would Ban Fines

The bills would prohibit schools from fining students for municipal violations and from referring students to police for a fine.

How Proposal To Gut Education Department Could Affect Illinois

Even if the Education Department were eliminated, borrowers would still have to repay their loans, experts say.

Illinois AG Denounces Trump Exec Order Targeting Gender-Affirming Care

Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined 14 attorneys general Wednesday reaffirming a commitment to protecting access to gender-affirming care.

White House Rescinds Federal Aid Freeze In Illinois

"In Illinois, we will stand against unlawful actions that would harm millions of working families, children, and seniors," Pritzker said.

IL Could Owe You Unclaimed Money, State Treasurer Says

Last year, the state treasurer's office returned nearly $299 million in missing money, with an average claim of $902.

IL Sues Trump Over Ending Birthright Citizenship

"Trump’s proposal to strip birthright citizenship from those born in this nation is unconstitutional," Pritzker said.

58 Jan. 6 Defendants From IL Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act

President Donald Trump described them as "hostages" Monday and said he expected them to be freed shortly.

IL Guide To Donald Trump’s Inauguration As 47th President

Swearing-in ceremonies begin about noon local time Monday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.

Illinois State Lawmakers Propose Legalizing Consensual Sex Work

"Sex workers face an unprecedented amount of violence, because they are stuck and forced into the shadows."

IL Planned Parenthood CEO Stepping Down

President and CEO Jennifer Welch will step down after more than seven years in the role.

Will Real ID Really Take Effect In 2025? What You Need To Know In IL

The deadline is approaching to obtain your Real ID. Here's some information to help Illinois residents know what to expect.