Prosecutors have told the Illinois Department of Children Family Services it can release a timeline of involvement with a Fairview Heights foster child who died in the agency’s care. DCFS says it is ...

Illinois leaders demand transparency from insurers as auto and home rate hikes spark calls for stricter regulations.

Article Summary A caseworker for an Illinois foster child who later died had orders of protection filed against her by eight women for allegedly harassing, abusing and threatening violence against ...

Trump administration seeks Illinois voter data, raising legal and privacy concerns ahead of court hearing.

Illinois enacts new gun laws on safe storage and firearm tracing amid ongoing court battles over gun rights.

The DOJ joins a lawsuit accusing Illinois of mishandling voter registration rolls, raising federal election oversight concerns.

Article Summary An 18-year-old girl died in a foster home in Fairview Heights, Illinois, where she lived for four years. The state’s Department of Children and Family Services is refusing to release a ...

Article Summary The Cook County Democratic Party, one of the most powerful political organizations in the state, chose to back Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, in her bid to be the next state ...

Susana Mendoza won’t seek reelection as Illinois comptroller, opening door to statewide races and possible mayoral bid.

Illinois could lose $48B in Medicaid funding under Trump-backed federal bill, risking coverage for 330,000 residents.

Pritzker names Christian Mitchell as his 2026 running mate, citing leadership on energy, infrastructure, and equity.

A family sues Taylorville schools over a 10-year-old girl’s alleged assault, sparking calls for student safety reform.