Illinois regains access to $77M in pandemic education funds after a federal judge blocks Trump administration order.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly is the second Democrat to step into the 2026 primary race to succeed U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin. Kelly, a resident of south suburban Matteson, has represented Illinois’ 2 nd ...

A new report urges lawmakers to fix Illinois’ community college transfer system, citing credit issues and student debt.

Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan dies at 91, remembered for his death penalty moratorium and corruption conviction.

Illinois' proposed overhaul of university funding meets pushback from U of I, which says the plan could hurt flagship ...

Illinois Senate Democrats split over Gov. Pritzker’s plan to let community colleges offer four-year degrees in key fields.

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launches U.S. Senate bid, becoming the first Democrat to enter race for retiring Sen. Dick Durbin’s ...

A mistrial is declared in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery case after a jury deadlocks; retrial decision expected in June.

Gov. Pritzker urges mass mobilization against Trump’s agenda during national appearances and virtual town hall.

Illinois lawmakers near a transit funding reform deal as tensions rise with the RTA over oversight and spending.

CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for the ...