Illinois devotes funding to food banks to offset federal SNAP cuts, but advocates say it will not be enough.

Pension reform measure calls for enhanced benefits, but at a significant cost for both state and local governments.

First report under new scoring system shows higher proficiency rates, but achievement gaps remain.

Environmental advocates say new renewable projects are the cheapest way to lower utility bills.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino doesn’t have to appear in federal court for daily check-ins — at least for now.

Several Democratic candidates and elected officials have been indicted for “impeding” a federal immigration agent during a September protest.

A Peoria County jury found former Sangamon County deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder for the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey.

Gov. JB Pritzker told reporters state lawmakers have a lot of work to do to find agreement to pass a transit reform bill.

Public officials would be able to shield certain personal information from public view under legislation being considered.

Illinois House Democrats are pushing a bill with taxes on entertainment and billionaires to fund public transportation.