With Illinois lawmakers back in Springfield, Chalkbeat Chicago will keep a close eye on budget talks, school curriculum, and ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - An Illinois congressman is pushing back against President Donald Trump's proposed federal spending cuts. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, who represents Illinois' 8th Congressional ...

While it may still be months away, more artists have been announced as grandstand headliners for the 2025 Illinois State Fair, including a Grammy-winning singer and popular country band.

One of the biggest debates in Springfield — how to keep mass transit from running out of money — is finally starting to take shape.

The average price of bud has fallen gradually, numbers show. Recreational sales grew 2.5% last year, with dispensaries ...

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says he's “profoundly grateful” after President Donald Trump pardoned him on political corruption charges.

Even if some heirs want to cash out, experts say it's unlikely to impact the borrowing capacity the McCaskey family needs to bankroll a new stadium. That's because NFL rules now allow teams to sell up ...

As the jury in the corruption trial of the United States versus Michael Madigan and Michael McClain enters its second week of ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Months after the jury was first seated in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal bribery and racketeering trial, his fate, and that of his co-defendant Mike McClain ...

The restaurant, which is known for selling "Illinois Hot Chicken", already has locations in Bloomington and Peoria.

Marcus Walker said the sexual abuse he experienced two decades ago as a teenager at an Illinois youth detention facility has haunted his life. After a staff member gave him drugs ...

State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, introduced House Bill 3778. The amended Metropolitan Mobility Act would consolidate ...