Prices are rising across the country as businesses push increased costs onto consumers — the largest surge in inflation since 1982.
Tom Dart asked carmakers for easier access to location data — and for motorists to sign consent forms — to more quickly find stolen cars.
Illinoisans who want to gamble in a casino setting will have three more options.
Illinois’ unfunded public employee pension obligations have increased by more than $120 billion in 25 years.
The WalletHub report shows the state's vulnerability to identity theft and fraud is one of the worst in the nation.
The bill was reintroduced after being blocked last year by Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. The Chicago teen's murderers never faced justice.
The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
Officials reported nearly 20 percent of households are paying late fees and five percent are in immediate danger of being shut off.
Illinois’ statehouse maps are now in the hands of a federal court, but more filings could be on the way.
Cities across the state are evaluating installing new camera technology to supplement gunshot spotting systems.
About 95 percent of city workers have reported their vaccine status. Nearly 82 percent said they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If the measure is passed, anyone who is eligible for a vaccine but chooses not to get one would have to foot their own hospital bills.
Mayor Lightfoot announced $1 billion in funding that aims to more than double the number of affordable housing projects planned citywide.
Lawmakers are discussing proposals for spending an additional $350 million for grades K-12.
More than 32 percent of adults in the state are considered obese, up more than five points in the past decade.
The state is pouring more money into the early childhood sector.
Organized Retail Crime Task finds more than $1M in stolen goods in storage units, enough to fill four semi-trailers.
The governor said the Department of Public Health continues to sequence COVID-19 cases for whether the omicron variant is in Illinois.
Mayor Lightfoot says if the union again pushes for an" illegal work stoppage or strike, we can and will immediately refile this action."
ComEd admitted the bribery scheme last summer.
Today, at my direction, the City's Department of Law voluntarily dismissed their lawsuit against the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 7 w ...
The FBI said the self-described former Democrat and "MAGA party" member took photos and was seen on video inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Mayor Lightfoot will travel to DC this week to visit with top White House officials and senior leaders to advocate on behalf of Chicago' ...
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) will host a reception with the Illinois Congressional delegation this evening ...
Secretary of State Jesse White, a Democrat who’s had the seat for more than 20 years, said he’s not running again.
Officials reported they are seeing gangs target pharmacies to steal opiates.
Since 2018, a Facebook page for Pritzker spent more than $3.6 million on ads, $271,000 of which Facebook notes ran without a disclaimer.
Rep. Rodney Davis will seek another term in Congress.
Rodney Davis, the Taylorville Republican, will seek a sixth term in a newly drawn Congressional district rather than running for governor.
Winter overnight parking ban scofflaws face $60 tickets, a $150 towing charge and $25-a-day impound fees.
"As a City, we are very engaged in the heightened discussions regarding the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, particularly with our ...
Both legislators will receive their awards in-person at the Community Behavioral Health Association’s 49th Annual Winter Conference.
A study shows deteriorating roads and bridges cost Illinois drivers hundreds of dollars a year.
Lawmakers blasted the governor for his comments calling Rittenhouse's actions "fundamentally wrong."
ISBE recently filed emergency rules to enforce Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s continued COVID-19 mask mandate for schools.
"Blatantly gerrymandered" is how one rep describes the new map.
Health officials are encouraging both vaccinated and unvaccinated people to take extra precautions this season.
The lines are now set for the state's Congressional districts for the next 10 years.
The state is preparing to pay out unemployment benefits through direct deposit or paper checks instead of debit cards.
The Cook County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.