The Illinois State Board of Education asked for a 4.6% funding increase in its fiscal year 2026 budget request.

Proposed Illinois bill may raise mandatory driving test age for seniors to 87, addressing road safety and fairness.

Ashley Soriano is a student in the Medill Illinois News Bureau, a program at the Medill School of Journalism that provides ...

Illinois faces a $3.2 billion deficit as current-year revenues stay on track; lawmakers debate ways to balance the budget.

Day 37 at Madigan's trial reveals heated exchanges over alleged quid pro quo with Danny Solis, impacting law firm deals.

Illinois eyes $100M to tackle homelessness amid bed shortages, leveraging pandemic lessons for improved shelter services.

Illinoisans can file federal taxes for free with IRS Direct File; state to introduce mobile driver's licenses.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan sits for cross-examination by federal prosecutors for first time in his corruption trial ...

Illinois moves to boost renewable energy with a new bill, addressing funding challenges and exploring battery storage.

Freshly sworn-in Illinois General Assembly faces deep divides as new session begins with a focus on tackling a $3.2B deficit.

Prospective providers navigate a maze of steep costs, complex requirements and outdated regulations with little help from the state.

Illinois returns land to Prairie Band Potawatomi, rectifying an 1829 treaty violation with a historic state park transfer.