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.

If this and a complementary bill from last year pass, single-family zoning will effectively disappear in municipalities ...

A snowstorm this week is predicted to bring around at least four inches of snow to a sizable part of Illinois. Here's what to ...

More than a dozen people were interested in becoming the Ward 1 alderman in Springfield, including 12 people being ...

Illinois lawmakers have introduced bills that would end the practice of ticketing students for municipal code violations.

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Legislators and medical policy advocates revealed the proposal at a press conference Wednesday at the capitol in Springfield.