Poll: Illinois Voters Back More Money for Mental Health Care

Majorities of Illinois voters support increased state funding for both mental health and addiction treatment services.

GOP Proposes Merging Illinois Comptroller, Treasurer Offices

The merger proposal comes from treasurer candidate Jim Dodge and former state Rep. Darlene Senger.

Trump Making First Visit To Illinois Since Becoming President

President Trump to visit U.S. Steel’s Granite City mill as administration has called it a trade war "success story."

Rauner Signs 'Red Flag' Gun Law

Gov. Rauner also signed a law that would extend a 72-hour hold on all guns.

What is a Pension?

This short and sweet video explains the functions of a pension.

Gov. Rauner Profiting Off ICE Detention Center Contracts: Report

For-profit health-care provider has $1 billion in revenue each year.

JB Pritzker Ad Claims Bruce Rauner Profits From Family Separation

Pritzker's TV spot alleges Rauner profits from strict immigration policy through one of his blind trust's investments.

Illinois Fireworks Legalization Effort A Dud So Far

State lawmakers have shown little inclination to generate tax revenue by joining 46 other states and rolling back restrictions on fireworks.

Duckworth, Durbin: Supreme Court Pick Could Harm Abortion Rights

During weekend TV appearances, both expressed concerns that Trump's pick could abolish Roe v. Wade.

3rd Party Candidates For Illinois Governor File Ballot Paperwork

Ballot hopefuls from the Conservative Party, the Libertarian Party and independents filed petitions Monday to appear on the November ballot.

Illinois Lawmakers Talk Singapore Summit

Some Illinois legislators had words in support of or quite the opposite for President Trump and Kim Jong Un's historic Singapore meeting.

IL Republicans Ask Trump Not To Commute Blagojevich's Sentence

Illinois Republican lawmakers sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to commute the former governor's 14-year sentence.

Quincy Veteran Dies After Legionnaires’, Health Complications

U.S. Air Force veteran Ivan Jackson, 79, died in St. Louis last month after health complications, including Legionnaires' disease.

Bill Targeting “Opioid Patient Brokers” Heads to Rauner

Legislation prohibits marketers from falsely encouraging patients and families to seek drug treatment outside of Illinois

Demmer Bill Tapping Vets for IL Mental Health Workforce Approved

Legislation removes barriers on behavioral health-trained military veterans entering into the civilian workforce

Blagojevich Officially Asks Trump To Commute Sentence

The ex-governor's latest attempt to get out of prison comes a week after Trump said he was "seriously thinking" about a commutation.

Rauner Signs Full-Year Budget For First Time Since Taking Office

Rauner signed the $38.5 state budget plan Monday, nearly a year after his veto on budget and tax hike bills.

Trump 'Seriously Thinking About' Commutation For Blagojevich

The comments come weeks after Patti Blagojevich spoke out against Comey, Mueller and the Russia investigation.

Illinois Lawmakers Ratify Equal Rights Amendment

Illinois House officials ratify the Equal Rights Amendment in a 72-45 vote.

Blagojevich Says He's In Prison For 'Practicing Politics'

After failed attempts to overturn his 14-year sentence and a rejected Supreme Court bid, the ex-gov spoke out in the Wall Street Journal.

Illinois General Assembly Pushes For Voting Programs In Jail

Members of Illinois General Assembly have approved a plan that would make sure people in jail can vote.

Guns Could Be Taken To Prevent Violence Under New Bill

Family members could ask authorities to take action under the Lethal Violence Order of Protection Act, passed Weds. by the IL House.

Illinois Senate Addresses Sexual Assault In Youth Sports

IL Senate committee pushes for mandatory reporting requirements in youth sports and legal protections for accusers in sexual assault cases.

Illinois Democrats Challenge Rauner Aide On Death Penalty Plan

Democratic legislators speak out against Gov. Rauner's plan to reinstate capital punishment in Illinois at Monday meeting.

Sports Betting Talks Underway In Illinois

Illinois lawmaker has no doubt sports betting legislation will be approved, but says it's a matter of when.

Mick Jagger Urges Illinois To Pass Equal Rights Amendment

"I have three daughters who are US Citizens," the Rolling Stones frontman wrote.

'Waffle House' Gun Bill, Gun Dealer Registration Pass IL Senate

One of the two bipartisan bills passed through the Illinois Senate Wednesday was prompted by last month's Waffle House shooting.

Nonprofit Wants Illinois' Voting Age To Be 16 For Local Elections

Vote 16 Illinois wants lawmakers to discuss lowering the state's voting age by two years for local elections.

More Gun 'Sanctuary' Counties Approved In Illinois

If Illinois passes additional gun-control laws, at least five counties may bar their employees from enforcing them.

Gov. Rauner Wants Term Limits Added To Ballot

Gov. Bruce Rauner is pushing to add term limits for Illinois legislators on November's ballot. Here's what's standing in the way.

Opioid Users Should Get Medical Marijuana Cards: IL Senator

Illinois Senate members voted 44-6 in favor of allowing doctors to prescribe medical marijuana as alternative to opioids: Report

Rauner Seeks New $230M Veterans Home After Legionnaires' Outbreak

The governor called for a fresh start at the 130-year-old campus, where more than a dozen people died during a 2015 outbreak.

Schools Need More Mental Health Staff, Not Armed Cops: IL Rep

The Safe Schools Healthy Learning Environment grant would focus on social workers and psychologists instead of armed police on campuses.

Illinois Senate Approves Standalone Bump Stock Ban

Senate Democrats reversed course, separating the ban on bump stocks and trigger cranks from a plan to allow local assault weapons bans.

Smoking Age Increase Approved By Illinois Senate

The plan would raise the legal age from 18 to 21.

Dems' Plan To Override Illinois Gun-Dealer Veto Fizzles Out

Rauner vetoed a plan to require gun shops to obtain five-year licenses and train employees to spot illegal purchases.

Rauner Trails Pritzker By 18 Points In 1st Illinois Governor Poll

The incumbent Republican is drastically underperforming compared to his winning campaign 4 years ago, according to general election polling.

DCFS Handgun Ban In Home Day Cares Challenged As Unconstitutional

The 2 concealed carry licensees and gun rights groups filed a federal suit challenging state rules forbidding handguns from home day cares.

Sen. Sam McCann Declares Conservative Party Run For Governor

The former Republican's longshot 3rd party challenge to Gov. Rauner bid is being backed by pro-Pritzker unions.

Babies Now Welcome In US Senate

Illinois Sen. Tammy Duckworth's newborn was the inspiration for the new rule.