The Trump administration canceled contracts that provided help to those seeking coverage.
The board of elections says 80,000 people were notified their driver's license and partial Social Security numbers may have been seen.
“We sought to strike a compromise between workers’ rights and keeping Illinois businesses competitive.”
An issue with the IT network at the city of Chicago Heights caused an email shut down for five days.
The Cook County suburb with the highest voter turnout this year was a village with a sub-$25,000 median household income.
Roger Agpawa, convicted of mail fraud in 1999, will be one of two names on the ballot in the suburb for the April 4 Mayoral election.
Rodell Sanders was found not guilty of attempted murder and other charges after spending 20 years in prison.
The bipartisan legislation introduced Friday would stop gun sales to people on the no-fly list.
Man convicted of dealing crack cocaine in Chicago Heights among 58 who had sentenced reduced by the president on Thursday.
ComEd and Nicor will fund the $2 million construction of the new facility.
See who is contributing to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Chicago Heights.
First Public hearing set for Dec. 10. Franciscan St. James plans to eliminate emergency and in-patient care at Chicago Heights facility.
WGN Investigates: "I don't give a s--t. I said take it off," guard says when jail visitor balks at removing her clothing.
Critics worry some Syrian refugees may be ISIS agents. We must do our best to separate facts from fear, writes Chicago Archdiocese leader.
The Better Government Association's Andy Shaw questions Cook County's president on taxes, budgeting and troubled government: LiveStream.
A public official in Indiana was re-elected Tuesday night despite being in jail on a pending murder charge.
Capitol Fax's Rich Miller takes a look at the poll and what the results could mean for Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrats in the Legislature.
Saturday's National Take Back Day aims to prevent prescription drug abuse. Find the nearest collection location here.
Truth in Accounting’s annual report paints a bleak picture for Illinois and its taxpayers.
Reboot Illinois’ Madeleine Doubek talks with one Cicero woman about her scariest secrets, and what she fears most now.
A look at Illinois' role in the Syrian refugee crisis.
A total of 458 local government entities in Illinois owe nearly $29 million from pension spiking costs.
How will the state get the taxpayers' money back?
Rauner vetoes bill that would make PTSD qualifying condition. Plus, more on spending bill and pension reform appeal efforts.
They might not hold public office, but they're major players in Chicago's and Illinois' political scene.
Why Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan may no longer wield absolute power.
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger warns the state is facing even more financial peril if it begins 2016 without a budget.
A list of state representatives, senators and constitutional officers who are opting out of their pension plans.
The attorney said he worked hard for his client and was treated shabbily in return.
The chartbook, “Illinois Illustrated,” breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.
Latest list of Illinois state representatives and senators foregoing their health insurance plans.
Chart shows roll call for Senate Bill 1229 both historically and for the veto override.
Illinois has the third most number of counties with over-registered voters in the U.S.
Seven key takeaways from a new Moody’s report on the state’s finances.
How much time does Illinois have left until it runs out of money?
"The severely gerrymandered, politician-created map we have in no way resembles the people’s map."
Six state email addresses included in hacked data, and the governor's office says it will investigate. County addresses are in there, too.
"We have a feeling lawmakers will have plenty more, better battles to fight with Rauner in the not-so-distant future."
Senate Bill 1229 now goes to the House where it will need 71 votes for an override.
Lower possession threshold, higher fines part of amendatory veto of Illinois marijuana bill.